Hi, I’m Kristina. I’m a sports and event photographer with 25+ years of professional multimedia production experience, specializing in high-impact athletic, motorsport, and live-event imagery. I love capturing dynamic action, emotional moments, and the storytelling that happens behind the scenes at big events. I work with coaches, athletes, media teams, and event organizers to deliver visuals that resonate with audiences and editors alike. I thrive in fast-paced environments and pride myself on producing publication-ready images under tight deadlines. My approach combines technical precision with a collaborative spirit, ensuring professional standards, venue compliance, and seamless coordination across teams. I’m passionate about building a strong visual narrative for each assignment, from youth camps to major premieres, and I enjoy bringing raw moments to polished, compelling stories for publication and promotion.

Kristina Cilia

Hi, I’m Kristina. I’m a sports and event photographer with 25+ years of professional multimedia production experience, specializing in high-impact athletic, motorsport, and live-event imagery. I love capturing dynamic action, emotional moments, and the storytelling that happens behind the scenes at big events. I work with coaches, athletes, media teams, and event organizers to deliver visuals that resonate with audiences and editors alike. I thrive in fast-paced environments and pride myself on producing publication-ready images under tight deadlines. My approach combines technical precision with a collaborative spirit, ensuring professional standards, venue compliance, and seamless coordination across teams. I’m passionate about building a strong visual narrative for each assignment, from youth camps to major premieres, and I enjoy bringing raw moments to polished, compelling stories for publication and promotion.

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Hi, I’m Kristina. I’m a sports and event photographer with 25+ years of professional multimedia production experience, specializing in high-impact athletic, motorsport, and live-event imagery. I love capturing dynamic action, emotional moments, and the storytelling that happens behind the scenes at big events. I work with coaches, athletes, media teams, and event organizers to deliver visuals that resonate with audiences and editors alike.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and pride myself on producing publication-ready images under tight deadlines. My approach combines technical precision with a collaborative spirit, ensuring professional standards, venue compliance, and seamless coordination across teams. I’m passionate about building a strong visual narrative for each assignment, from youth camps to major premieres, and I enjoy bringing raw moments to polished, compelling stories for publication and promotion.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director - Photographer / Graphic Designer at Kristina Cilia Photography
August 1, 2015 - Present
- Capture dynamic and engaging photography for athletic competitions, motorsport events, cross country and track meets, training camps, high-profile automotive gatherings, weddings, businesses, and individuals. - Produce high-resolution, edited images under tight deadlines for editorial, marketing, and promotional distribution. - Manage full digital workflow including color correction, retouching, captioning, metadata tagging, and organized archive delivery. - Work independently in fast-moving environments while coordinating with coaches, athletes, media teams, and event organizers. - Maintain professional-grade camera equipment and ensure readiness for varying venue, lighting, and environmental conditions. - Covered youth athletic training camp featuring Morgan Fox, producing imagery for PR and public distribution. - Collaborated with Vacaville High School Cross Country and Track programs to document meets, athlete portraits, senior banners, and championship events. - Provided motorsport coverage and editorial content for Porsche Rennsport Reunion, Velocity Invitational, and Monterey Car Week events (Porsche Classic Monterey, BMW Monterey, Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion, Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Pebble Beach Concours). - Authored and photographed motorsport features for various magazines (Porsche Panorama, Excellence, Classic Motorsports, Sports Car Digest and Stuttcars) delivering action imagery and storytelling aligned with editorial standards. - Produced same-day publishing content including race highlights, ceremonies, and athlete features.
Staff Photographer & Graphic Designer at KMI Industries / U.S. Air Force, Travis AFB
September 5, 1994 - April 1, 2004
- Covered high-visibility assignments including Presidential visits, airshows, leadership engagements, and community events. - Produced press-ready imagery and layout materials for weekly news publications and official communications. - Maintained strict professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to operational and venue guidelines. - Managed studio portrait operations, equipment maintenance, archives, and production schedules. - Delivered accurate captions, metadata, and organized asset libraries for long-term retrieval and distribution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photography at University of California, Davis
September 1, 1992 - June 1, 1994

Qualifications

Intro to Google SEO Certification
January 5, 2026 - February 6, 2026
Social Media Marketing – HubSpot Academy
January 2, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Adobe Content Creator Certification
April 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Graphic Design – UC Davis Extension
September 9, 1996 - June 6, 1997
Canva Design Certification
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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