photographer | digital content creator | graphic designer
HELLO!
My name is Ashley Monjaras and I am a sports photographer currently based in San Antonio, Texas. I have been at UIW since August 2023, and am currently the only on-staff creative. My responsibilities include photographing all 24 athletic teams and managing social media and video content for Football while assisting in social content for the others. I have worked with various organizations outside of UIW ranging from MILB to UHL to NAIA.
In college, I majored in Sport Management with a focus on Media and Marketing and minors in public relations and multimedia. It was during my freshman year that I first picked up a camera as an athletic communications work-study. This opportunity allowed me to explore various aspects of the field, from statistics and website updates to writing game recaps and previews, PA announcing, and even graphic design. It was through this hands-on experience that I discovered my passion for storytelling through photography and social media.
Since my journey began, I have had the opportunity to cover 27 Championship events across college athletics.
QUICK FACTS!
I was born in Salt Lake City, raised in Wyoming/ Colorado, and currently working in San Antonio, TX
I competed in golf and cheerleading at Northwestern College
I am a diehard Steelers and Rockies fan