Jonathan Givens
PHOTOGRAPHER - Jonathan has been in the entertainment industry for over 35 years. Winning multiple awards in choreography, direction, scenic design, lighting design, as well as for his photography, everything he does comes back to the industry he loves. Beginning as a child performer, he is a triple threat (actor, singer, dancer) and an accomplished technician. As the founder of EPS, he is proud to have a team that all strives to bring out the best of each and every one of our clients. It truly takes a village. See the rest of our team below! Jonathan wants to thank his wonderful wife Leigh-Ann for all of her love and support, and for being the best thing he has ever been a part of. They are the proud puppy-parents of Shelbie and Sadie.
Leigh-Ann Givens
OPERATIONS MANAGER - Leigh-Ann has been in entertainment her entire life. She began dance class at 2 years old, and began working at age 18 for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She spent 12 years onboard as first a dancer, then sports director, crew staff, host, and finally production manager. She then moved shoreside to the sister brand of Celebrity Cruises, and worked in the entertainment department, ultimately earning the position of Director of Entertainment - Productions and Technical Operations, a position created just for her. Over the course of her career, she was named Employee of the Year twice. She assisted in the creation and design of dozens of productions, earning the company multiple awards. She also was instrumental in the design of the entertainment areas of the Solstice and Edge Class ships, as well as the RCI studios built at FIU’s North Miami Campus. She retired in March, 2020, one week before the cruise industry shut down due to Covid, to join her husband in her new position as Operations Manager for EPS. Talk about good timing!
Bryanna Krause
DANCER - At the age of 3 Bryanna joined her very first dance class, where she quickly fell in love with it. She started her training with Broadway Dance Arts in Williamsburg, Va. There she trained and competed in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. In 2009, Bryanna decided to focus strictly on her technique and ballet training which led her to move to the Richmond Ballet. She trained in there school as well as attending many summer intensives such as The American Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet, Juilliard, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Broadway Dance Centre and more. When she was 16 it was time for her to start her professional career with the Richmond Ballets trainee program. For two years Bryanna danced with the trainee program until she progressed into their second company. Bryanna was grateful to perform many famous ballets such as The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, Don Quixote and many more. However in 2017, Bryanna decided she wanted to expand her career and travel the world. She signed on as a professional dancer with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. When she is not on the high seas, she works as the hands-on assistant for Jonathan, demonstrating the poses he creates for the dancers. She is very grateful for all of the opportunities that have been given to her and can’t wait to see what else is in store in the future.
Rachel Alonso
DANCER - Rachel, born and raised in South Florida has been dancing since she was four years old. Now a college student at the University of Miami, she studies Music Education at the Frost School of Music, and is a dancer with the university’s dance team, the Sunsations. She is proud to be a part of the EPS team and loves working with people who love the performing arts!
Hannah Seitner
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST - Hannah Seitner, born and raised in south Florida, is an honors graduate of the Aveda Institute of Cosmetology. Prior to this, she spent 15 years in training as a competitive dancer. Her training led her to become an award-winning choreographer, most recently receiving the Best Director Award from Neovate 2020. Hannah splits her days between working as a full-time stylist, and as a dance teacher and elite choreographer. Hannah’s experience in dance arts and cosmetology make her the perfect fit for EPS!
Maria Serritella
OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT - Maria Ines Serritella Anton, graduated from the prestigious New World School of the Arts in Miami, where she earned the "Deans Award", presented by renowned dance master and Dean of Dance, Daniel Lewis. She trained under the tutelage of renowned choreographers and instructors from companies such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jose Limon Dance Company, Martha Graham Dance Company, New York City Ballet, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. She danced professionally for Miami-based dance companies Freddick Bratcher and Company Contemporary Dance Theatre, Ballet Español Rosita Segovia, Cultural Dance Theatre, Aire Dance Company, as well as several production companies. Throughout her career as a dancer and choreographer, Maria Ines has received nominations and awards, including a nomination for "Best Choreography" by La A.C.C.A., an organization formed to recognize Hispanic artists.
ASHLEY COLLINGWOOD
OFFICE SUPPORT - Ashley has danced since she was eight years old. She instantly knew it was her calling. During high school she began to teach dance at Encore Dance Theatre and in 2001 Ashley went to college at Point Park University in Pittsburgh to receive her BA in dance (concentrations in modern and jazz) in 2005. During college, she was also in The Pillow Project Dance Company and began judging at dance competitions nationwide. Upon receiving her degree, she continued to teach dance and moved to Las Vegas to perform for nine and a half years. Ashley also became a certified Ashtanga yoga instructor through It’s Yoga. She performed in several shows on the strip, including Show in the Sky, Bite, Sin City Bad Girls, Viper Vixens, and Raack and Roll. Ashley has been on the Craig Ferguson Show, and has danced next to performers such as K$sha. Today, she teaches dance of all genres and acting to kids ranging from 3-18. Ashley continues to perform and is so happy to be a part of Entertainment Photography Specialists.
THE MIGHTY BUFORD
Buford is the backbone to our fleet. He and Jonathan drove to all contiguous 48 states (and flew to the other two) as part of Dance Across the USA, and is our main vehicle for all our photo sessions. Buford has running water, wifi, refrigerator, a generator for electricity, and all the toys necessary for a support vehicle on location at a photoshoot. If you see him on the road, give us a shoutout with the tag #themightybuford for special surprises!
THE MARVELOUS MS. MADDie
Our newest addition, Ms. Maddie is a proud member of the EPS team. She joins her big brothers Buford and Leonardo to help bring EPS all over the country. If you see her on the road, give us a shoutout with the tag #themarvelousmsmaddie for special surprises!