Noelle Reed

Artist Bio

Alumni Engagement Specialist
Alumni Engagement
University Advancement

I graduated from CSUSM in 2015 with a BA in Literature and Writing. I loved the campus community so much that I decided to come back and work at my alma mater in March of 2022!

Photography has been one of my hobbies since I was in high school. I used to love taking photos with my flip phone. Technology has obviously advanced since then! While I still regularly use my phone to take photos, but these days I prefer my Canon R6. In addition to shooting events, portraits, and family photos, my husband Andrew and I love to take photos of the beautiful landscapes we visit on vacation. Which is how this photo of the Grand Canyon came to be.

Artwork by Noelle Reed

"Canyon Closeup"
Art Medium: Digital Photograph

I captured this photo in June of 2021 during my first trip to Grand Canyon National Park. While the canyon is obviously quite grand, I found it fascinating to really focus in on the many colors and textures of the canyon walls. The small pieces that make up a beautiful landscape can be just as impactful as the whole. They serve to remind us to stop, take a deep breath, and appreciate the little things that make up our world.