Isabella Kemper

I’m a freelance photojournalist currently based in Indiana and a recent graduate of Ball State University, where I studied photojournalism.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn to anything that allows me to be creative. What started with a small digital camera I got for my birthday as a kid eventually turned into picking up my mom’s camera during COVID and discovering my passion for visual storytelling. I began taking photography seriously during my senior year of high school, and that passion has grown into my career as a photojournalist today.

I love being able to tell the stories of people who may not have the chance to tell them themselves, while also capturing the beauty of the world around us for those who may never get to experience it firsthand. Through every image, my goal is to create work that feels honest, meaningful, and lasting.

Experience & Education

Education

Graduated from Plainfield Highschool in the spring of 2022

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Current 2026 spring graduate from Ball State University with a major in journalism, a concentration in photographic storytelling, and a minor in fine arts. 

Experience

INK images

Self-employed photography business

Covenant Harbor

2024 summer day camp Admin/Media intern

Indiana State Fair Grounds

2025 summer Signshop/Media intern

Ball State Daily News

Staff photographer, Associate photo editor, Multimedia editor

Published work 

Ball State Daily News

Online and print through 2024-2026

Journal Gazette

IHSA Girls Volleyball State 2024

Ball Bearings

Spring 2026 edition