I am originally from a suburb of San José, California, and made the move out to Columbia, Missouri to attend the University of Missouri. I am looking for all manors of opportunities in Photojournalism, Business Journalism, and Product Work.
Contact Information
Email: lucas.a.owens@gmail.com
Phone: 408-402-1669
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Mo. — Photo Editor
August 2022 - December 2022
Photo editing with specific focus on sports and University of Missouri Football. Select photos for publication, tone photos, and design photo pages and longforms. Extensive work on Special Section “Tiger Kickoff”.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Ga. — Student Innovation Fellow
May 2022 - August 2022
Worked alongside the Product Team to develop modern News in Journalism Site, as well as assisting with other projects when needed.
Columbia Missourian, Columbia, Mo. — Photojournalist
January 2022 - May 2022
Completed various assignments as needed for Missourian Photo Desk, including Sports, Spot News, Features, Studio, and Documentary. Pitched projects, including “To Be Demolished”, a micro documentary on buildings being torn down at the University of Missouri.
SABEW Member
University of Missouri Honors College
Walter Williams Scholar
Major: Journalism
Emphasis: Photojournalism and Business Journalism
Minors: History and Ancient Mediterranean Studies