Behind the lens

 

Kirsten Fiscus began taking photos with her parent's digital camera as soon as she was able to figure out all the settings.

 

After graduating from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Ala., she attended The University of Alabama for a B.A. in visual journalism. She previously interned with the Tuscaloosa News where she continued to work as a freelancer. Through her time at the Tuscaloosa News, she covered UA softball and gymnastics, breaking news, feature assignments and portraits.

 

Fiscus graduated in August 2015 with a master's degree in community journalism from The University of Alabama.

 

During completion of her graduate degree, Fiscus interned at the Anniston Star in Anniston, Ala, where she was hired on full-time as the crime and court reporter.