Ariana Diaz

Ariana Diaz is a freelance photographer and film production professional who has been building her portfolio for about a year. After graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 2025 with a major in cinematic arts and a specialization track in production management, along with a minor in American Sign Language up to ASL3, she has taken on roles such as first assistant camera on film sets, where she pulls focus and communicates with directors to ensure shots are properly framed. Diaz also handles creative photography shoots, creating mood boards with clients and capturing images while networking with other creatives. She is self-employed and has previously worked in retail and at Jamba Juice while pursuing her passion in the creative field. In addition to her professional work, Diaz volunteers with OC Deaf, attending their chats and events, and she is intermediate in sign language. One of her proudest accomplishments is graduating college with her cinematic arts major.