CONTRIBUTORS
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SUNNI WIGGINTON
Photographer
Sunni is an ambitious young woman who started her photography business when
she was 13 years old. After overcoming a brain tumor and its repercussions at the
young age of 16, she is now a full-time student working around-the-clock doing
what she loves: photography. Sunni resides in Louisville with her family of seven and
looks forward to what the future brings. Contact her at sunniphotography.com or
502.435.6664.
KATY RIPA
Makeup Artist
Katy Ripa is a licensed aesthetician and professional makeup artist currently working
and residing in Kentuckiana. Katy has worked in various positions within the beauty
and aesthetics industry and medical feld for nearly a decade, though her most-loved
role is being a mother. Whether parenting, helping her clients with their skincare
regimens or polishing faces, Katy's authenticity, attention to detail, and enthusiasm
for women always shines through to refect her artistry. Contact her at katyripa@
gmail.com or 502.894.3335.
KELLY LOVAN
Photographer
Kelly Lovan was born and raised in Southern Indiana. The Ball State University
graduate taught elementary school for six years before stepping away to pursue her
lifelong passion of photography. While it was scary leaving her consistent and stable
teaching job, she knew that following her heart was the right thing to do. Kelly fnds
much joy in documenting the special moments of others so that their stories can be
kept and remembered forever. Contact her at kelly-lovan.squarespace.com.
Heartfelt Tanks
Starting Extol could have been immensely overwhelming, but we were lucky to have the
mentorship of JOSH KEOWN to guide us along the way. We are grateful to him for
helping us make a dream come true.
Josh Keown is art director at Pizza Today Magazine and a blogger for Tosh.0 Comedy
Central. The Western Kentucky University grad also runs TheClearlyDope.com. Josh is
owned by three cats – Pearl, Ariel and Big Tuna – and a weiner dog named Ruby. He will
marry the love of his life, Tyann Porche, in May.