My name is Kara Yoo, a rising junior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Advertising. I've been involved in photography and videography for 4 years and am striving to pursue this passion as a career. I currently shoot with a Sony Alpha 7III.
At the University of Illinois, I work as a Student Photographer and Videographer for the Illini Union. Through this opportunity and many other experiences I have curated at UIUC, I have found that my passion lies within the editorial and narrative realm of visual arts.
This website represents the best of my work thus far & encapsulates my creative eye across multiple platforms.
This website represents the best of my work thus far & encapsulates my creative eye across multiple platforms.
Notable Experiences
3rd Place - American Lung Association Illinois Radon Video Contest, May 2021, "What’s Radon?"
A short video explaining the risks of radon gas and the benefits of testing for radon in homes.
Position: Writer/Editor/Director
3rd Place - Mental Health America North Shore Essay and Multimedia Contest, May 2021, "Gratitude"
A short describing personal struggles in the pandemic and the growth, learnings, and change made from them.
Position: Director/Editor/Cinematographer
5th Place - Midwest Media Educators Association, November 2021, "Leanne Kenworthy"
Documentary Category
A documentary about Leanne Kenworthy, a resident of the Ray Graham Association who has a tragic backstory but a big heart, especially towards horses.
Position: Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Additionally produced by Noah Collins, Asha Bilimoria & Brandon Sam
Nomination for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chicago/Midwest Chapter Student Awards, December 2021, "Be Careful What You Wish For"
Short Form Fiction Category
A narrative exploring a teenager’s wish of becoming invisible for his birthday in hopes of satisfying his unfulfilling life.
Position: Producer/Cinematographer/Writer
Additionally produced by Maya Mladenovic, Katie Pastor & Tommy Casey
3rd Place - Midwest Media Educators Association, February 2022,
Glenbrook South Variety Show "Devil Went Down To Georgia”
Live Event Coverage Non-Sports Category
A rendition of "Devil Went Down To Georgia" by the Country Crusaders.
Position: Assistant Director
Directed by Michael Cunningham
1st Place - National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Student National Student Production Award
February 2022, "Free Time"
Fiction - Short Form Category
A narrative about three teenagers who discover the consequences of time travel.
Position: Audio
Directed by Omar Shoreibah
August 2022, "All Right"
A narrative about a young man exploring the idea of morality while striving to be perfect.
Position: Cinematographer
Directed by Noah Collins