Christa Mariottini began her love/hate relationship with photography at age sixteen when she bought her first Minolta. She went on to study at Columbia College Chicago where she received a Bachelors of Arts in Photography and Art History. As of 2009 she resides in Portland, Oregon where she is an apprentice for Photographer Tatiana Wills. She is also an Intern at Hellion Gallery and an Intern/Event Photographer for Breeze Block Gallery. When not interning Christa works on her own projects with her 35mm she bought at the dollar store and spends her free time with her three cats.