Art Director + Educator
based in Houston
FACEBOOK / META
ART DIRECTOR
Exxon PHOTOGRAPHER
Glossier PHOTO RESEARCHER
NBA PHOTOGRAPHER
TANIUM
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
US @ 250
PHOTO EDITOR
PERSONAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHER
IBM
PHOTO EDITOR
Evolv
PHOTO EDITOR
FIGHTBALL PHOTOGRAPHER
Microsoft
PHOTO EDITOR
Adyen
PHOTO EDITOR
In 2021, I founded Free Juice, a nonprofit that helps new photographers connect and find opportunities through mentorship.
Nice to meet you. I’m Allison.
A Houston-based art director, educator, and founder of Free Juice and co-founder of Grown N Love. From Fortune 500 campaigns to community exhibitions, my work lives where culture and creativity meet.
Overview
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Art & Creative Direction
Visual Storytelling & Campaigns
Shoot Production & Talent Oversight
Mentorship & Inclusive Programming
Community-Focused Exhibitions
Wellness-Driven Design & Education
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2025 — Harris County Education Dept Art & Writing Awards
2022-2024 — Diversify Photo Portfolio Review
2024 — Photolucida Critical Mass Top 50 Jury
2022-2024 — ICP Portfolio Review
2024 — Shoot the Shit Photo Crit, presented by Flats Camera
2024 — The Meeting Place Portfolio Review, Fotofest
2023 — Photolucida Critical Mass Jury
2022-2024 — Parsons School of Design BFA Photo Portfolio Review
2022 — Free Juice Mentorship Day Party
2022 — APA SD Untitled Exhibition
2022 — NYC FotoWorks
2022 — Women Photograph Grant Jury
2021 — Diversify Photo Membership
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2023 — Lecturer: Best Practices for Choosing Photos for Digital Experiences, California College of the Arts
2023 — "POST Work: Learning with Allison Retina Stewart" Panelist, presented by POST HTX
2021 — "Culture & Cause: Highlighting Women in Photography," Panel moderator, presented by MOPA & APA San Diego
2021 — "Black Women Photographer's Mentorship Program," Mentor, presented by West Elm
2019 — "Brunch & Black Excellence," Panelist, presented by Kean University NCNW
2019 — “Where TF Do We Start”, Panel Moderator, presented by Free Juice & SBGM -
Curated Home Goods
My art background led me to open an Etsy shop for home goods and interior design items.