My name is Zoe Maitland (she/her), and I’m a student at the University of Oregon, completing my BFA in Photography with a double minor in Art History and Media Studies. I grew up in Oakland, California, but I am based in Eugene, Oregon. I plan to return to California after I graduate in the spring of 2026.

I am an Executive Photo Editor and Photographer for Align magazine and a staff photographer for the School of Art + Design at UO. I am open to freelance, editorial, and commercial photography assignments.

I am drawn to capturing vibrant scenes full of nature, patterns, and colors, focusing on fleeting moments that might go unnoticed. For me, photography is about finding beauty in the every day and approaching my work with playfulness and spontaneity. While I may start with a plan, I let the process guide me, embracing mistakes as opportunities to learn. This mindset shapes both my photography and life.

Current medium of choice: 35mm film and digital photography

Tool Box: Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and InDesign, DSLR, mirrorless and film photography.