10/16/2025
Hi, Iām Paxton DeVault ā a photographer, storyteller, and soon-to-be UNO graduate with a Bachelorās degree in Journalism and Media Communications! Between working two jobs and completing my internship, photography has always been my creative outlet and passion.
I started taking photos during my sophomore year of high school and launched my business that same year. Since then, Iāve captured everything from families, seniors, and weddings to sports, nature, and major events. Iāve even had the opportunity to photograph presidential rallies for candidates like Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Elizabeth Warren.
My work has been recognized with several awards, including first and second place, and honorable mention in the Iowa High School Press Associationās 2019 Spring Newspaper Awards for my news photo āI Canāt Hear Youā. I was also named a Key Staffer by The Daily Nonpareil, honored by the Optimist Club of Council Bluffs, and had my article āAdvice to a Highschoolerā published in The Write Touch Magazine.
Outside of school, work, and photography, I love going to concerts, traveling whenever I can, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and rewatching Friends when football seasonās over.
I love capturing moments that tell a story ā for myself, and hopefully soon, for you too. šø
Feel free to directly message me or you can get ahold of me by my email, [email protected]. I look forward to connecting with you!
