photographer, photojournalist, graphic designer, independent publisher, and event producer based in Baton Rouge, La.
Charlie Champagne (He/They) is an entrepreneur passionate about photography & design, creative development, and community collaboration.
Current Employment:
2022 - present (Full Time)
Capital Area United Way - Director of Communications & Marketing
Photography // Graphic Design // Creative Digital Strategy // Social Content Creation // Qualitative & Quantitative Research // Digital Media Production // AP Style Writing // Event Production & Management // Digital & Print Advertising // Communications & Public Relations
2022 - present (Contractor)
LSU School of Theater - Contract Photographer
Theatre & Performing Arts Photography
2019 - present (Contractor)
LSU Museum of Art - Contract Photographer
Event Photography // Installation & Exhibition Photography
2015 - present (Part Time)
The Advocate Baton Rouge - Staff Photographer & Assistant Director of Photography
Assistant To Director of Photography // Time Management // Online Archive Database Engineering // Photo Sharing Software // Photo Editing Software
2025 - present (Passion Project)
Leur Maison- Founder, President, Head of Household
Our Mission is to build a sense of home and belonging for Southern LGBTQIA+ creatives by capturing queer culture, curating community-driven art experiences, and creating space for connection through collaborative projects and exhibitions.
(a Louisiana based nonprofit pending 501c3 status)
Employment History:
2018 - 2022
Trader Joes. - Art & Signs Team Co-Captain & Displays Lead
Critical Thinking & Creative Problem Solving // Planning & Implementation // Project Management
2015 - 2018
SASSO Agency - Advertising & Marketing
Photography // Graphic Design // Brand Development // Creative Digital Strategy // Social Content Creation // Production Assistant // Qualitative & Quantitative Research // Digital Media Production
Community & Civil Service Opportunities:
2018 - 2024
Baton Rouge Pride (501c3) - Community Events Chair / Graphic Designer
Event Production // Digital Marketing // Graphic Design & Photography Services
Internships:
2012 - 2014
Country Roads Magazine - Photographer & Production Assistant
I traveled around Louisiana to capture photographs for the local art and culture magazine, Country Roads Magazine.
Walt Disney Co. - PhotoPass Photographer & Photography / Production Intern
I worked full-time at Hollywood Studios as a PhotoPass photographer in 2012. I then returned as a Photography and Production intern for Disney’s in-house advertising agency, The Yellow Shoes Creative Group, in 2014 for 6 months.
Please contact me directly for projects, photo prints, or to inquire about collaborating on events and exhibitions.
