Resident Creatives

I am the owner and creator of Aunt Norah’s House. I was born in Queens, New York and raised in Pennsylvania. I made Spartanburg my home in 2004. I am a versatile, creative photographer who is committed to capturing extraordinary visual imagery. I specialize in headshots, portraits, and brand products. However, I am skilled in capturing special moments like engagements, weddings and family/business events. My passion for photography has resulted in my work being published and showcased. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Education. I have a heightened, professional awareness of what it means to collaborate with the public and provide exceptional customer service. In my free-time, I enjoy travel, hiking and fellowshipping with family and friends. I look forward to continuing to turn conceptual ideas into beautiful works of art.

Smitha Lee has worked in the film industry and media for 12 years. He has written 7 plays that have sold out on each occasion. His last original production Chocolate Cinderella which played at the Chapman Cultural Center in 2019 sold out every single show with 1000 in attendance. On the film aspect his films have been accepted to 25 different film festivals. In 2019 he won his first major category (Music Video of the Year) from the Carolina Film Festival. Between his marketing videos and production videos Smitha lee has received well over 3.8 million views between Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Smitha Lee filmmaker lives in USA (SC). He started out as a dancer and actor for various productions in SC. His love of storytelling brought him into film and photography.

Michelle Pierce is a painter and stained glass artist whose work explores themes of encounter and redemption. She specializes in liturgical art, drawing inspiration from the dark renaissance paintings of Caravaggio, modern handmade glasswork, and the natural world. She works in oil and cold wax, stained glass, and digital media. Her work has been shown in downtown Spartanburg and is held in private collections. Her pieces include both original creations and accurate oil reproductions of masterpieces, including a 9’x12’ Caravaggio replica, the focal hanging in St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Spartanburg. She is currently leading a group at St. Matthew’s to find their own gifts in the design and fabrication of stained glass windows for one of their worship spaces.

Jocelyn Jones is a photographer and the owner of Ladibugg Photography. Ladibugg Photography serves the Upstate and surrounding areas specializing in portraits and event photography. Jocelyn is a 2017 alumni of Startme:Spartanburg, an intensive 14-week business training program for entrepreneurs. Born and raised in the upstate, Jocelyn is married and resides in Reidville. She loves to have fun, enjoy life and capture that as well. As a photographer she committed to #CapturingDreamsAndFramingMemories.

The SMC Digital Media Center is focused on creating high quality marketing and other video content for the college as well as giving students a place to experiment with digital media!