Hi, I’m Monica Pedraja.

A photo editor and content producer based in Chicago. I recently worked at Expedia Group where I led the curation and photographic research of high profile marketing campaigns, company events and digital magazines. With a decade specializing in the travel commercial and editorial space, I’m driven to share impactful stories from different backgrounds working with seasoned and emerging photographers.

I have a BA in Photography from Loyola University of Chicago and an MA in Photojournalism from the University of Westminster.

Some fun things:
1. I love blooper reels.
2. I rescued a dog and a few weeks later she had four puppies. Consider me a newborn puppy pro.
3. I like to climb fake rocks, and maybe one day will graduate to real rocks.
4. At the time writing this I have an 1824 day streak on Duolingo.
5. This scene from The Newsroom is the type of trust, leadership and collaboration I dream for a team.

Some Clients

The Art Institute of Chicago
Expedia Group (Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo)
MGM Resorts
Orbitz
Travel Nevada
Travelocity
Visit Florida
Visit Lauderdale

Skills

  • Photo research

  • Visual direction

  • Curation

  • Briefing photographers and agencies

  • Budget and contract negotiation

  • Project management