Allison Engkvist

Allison is an NYC-based photographer with experience in portrait, sports, travel and news photography. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Environmental Science and Spanish and currently works as the Digital Media Coordinator at The Fresh Air Fund, a non-profit in New York.

Her love for photography began in her high school darkroom. For three years, she spent everyday developing film and learning about the fundamental aspects of photography. During her first semester of college, she joined the Michigan Daily as a staff photographer. After several longs nights in the newsroom and days covering events, she moved her way up to serve as the Managing Photo Editor for two years.

Post graduation, Allison moved to Spain for a year as an English teacher, which opened the door for a new passion: travel photography. She has been to 25 countries and has loved capturing her experiences with her camera.