Meet the Photography Interns

We are excited to partner with the University of Georgia and its Agricultural Communication program, with seven young professionals who will cover the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo on on the grounds capturing every part of the Expo through their camera lens. 

REAGAN BALDREE

MANOR, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: ACT, UGA Wesley Foundation, Alpha Gamma Delta, SWAB

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agricultural and Environmental Science Communications, Minor: Political Science and Environmental Law

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Nature/Landscape

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? 50,000-60,000

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Bees

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? ATV

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Calmly waiting for a perfect frame  📷

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Fun

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Candied Pecans

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Microphone

LYDIA BELFLOWER

COCHRAN, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: Collegiate 4-H

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agricultural Communications

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Nature/Landscape

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? One billion probably

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Bulls

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? ATV

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Calmly waiting for a perfect frame 📷

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Innovative

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Peach Ice Cream

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Gimbal

MACY HALL

ELLAVILLE, GA | JUNIOR

CLUBS: PSO Student Scholars

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Advertising and Agricultural Communications majors, Horticulture Minor

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Nature/Landscape

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? At least 10,000 daily! I’d imagine around 12-15,000 per day

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Roosters

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? ATV

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: No

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Be seen sprinting after a shot 📸

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Bustling

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Yodee’s Donut

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Journal

COOPER HARDY

HAWKINSVILLE, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: UGA Juggling Club, UGA Miracle, ACT

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agriculture and Environmental Science Communication

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Nature/Landscape

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? 20,000 or more hopefully

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Bees

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? Tractor

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Be seen sprinting after a shot📸

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Tradition

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Yodee’s Donuts

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Adobe software, InDesign

ADISON MARSH

STATESBORO, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: Student Alumni Council, ACT

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agricultural Communication Major, Agribusiness and Management Minor, Food and Fiber Marketing Minor

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Sports

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? 25,000

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Roosters

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? Tractor

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Calmly waiting for a perfect frame 📷

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Friendly

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Candied Pecans

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Tiny Mic

BRIGGS POYNER

ROME, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: Block and Bridle

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agricultural Communications, minor Agribusiness

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Nature/Landscape

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? A Lot

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Bulls

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? Tractor

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Calmly waiting for a perfect frame 📷

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Exhilarting

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Funnel Cake

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Camera

MORGAN SHIVER

CAMILLA, GA | SENIOR

CLUBS: College of Ag and Environmental Sciences Ambassador Program, ACT

MAJOR AND/OR MINOR: Agribusiness + Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication

FAVORITE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY?: Action

HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU THINK YOU’LL TAKE DURING EXPO WEEK? A million lol

IF THE EXPO HAD A MASCOT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Roosters

TRACTOR, COMBINE, OR ATV — WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DRIVE? ATV

BOILED PEANUTS: YES OR NO: Yes

ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO: Calmly waiting for a perfect frame 📷

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THE SUNBELT AG EXPO: Nostalgic

FAVORITE SWEET TREAT AT THE EXPO: Peach Ice Cream

WHAT IS ONE THING IN THE COMMUNICATIONS WORLD THAT COULD DESCRIBE OR INTRODUCE YOU? Light