Katrina Torrijos

04/02/2025

Did my very first photo walk in sf with Adobe and I had so much fun! I gifted myself a new camera and took it out to practice before I head back to the UK in a few weeks. Then I created my first composite using Photoshop and Adobe Express 📸

Super proud of myself for mustering the courage to pick up photography again after so many years. One of my 2025 goals was to return to my hobbies and things that bring me true joy, and photography was one of my long lost hobbies!

What are some of your hobbies you enjoy? 💬

08/01/2025

UK pt 2 🇬🇧 | architecture, food, & friends

Last moments of my 20’s. Lots to be grateful for, and I hope to come back again soon 🥰

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22/12/2024

🇬🇧 I finally got around to editing the 500+ photos I took during my UK trip, and here are my first batch of favorites. It was my first time traveling across the pond and I wanted to document EVERYTHING! 📸

This trip was pretty huge for me because there were lots to celebrate: my first work trip abroad, meeting new friends for the first time, seeing old friends after years apart, exploring new places, trying new food, deepened my relationship with coworkers, watching a historic election unfold, and best of all, turning 30. 🎂

This trip also reignited my love for photography, and I knew in addition to vlogging, I HAD to capture my time in photos. So I hope you enjoy seeing London through my eyes. More photos to come! 🥰

08/11/2024

🎂I’m 30!!! So incredibly grateful for this life and privilege to be another year older. I admire the person I’ve become and I’m excited to meet the version of me in this next decade.

My 20’s were a wild ride and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m grateful for all the relationships, friendships, life lessons, and experiences I’ve encountered along the way.

People aren’t lying when they say that the 30’s are the best years - it feels like your 20’s but you have more adult money. While I still have some things to work out and goals to achieve, I’m super proud of how much I’ve grown in the last decade, and I’m excited to see what the future holds.

But ofc, I wouldn’t be anything without community, so if you read this far, just know I appreciate everyone who has stuck with me on this journey despite seeing the best and worst parts of me. You all make me feel incredibly loved, and that is super invaluable ☺️x

#30 #

22/10/2024

📸 Adobe MAX photo dumpy

Adobe MAX 2024 was a wild ride! 🎢 This time around, I spent a ton of time with the community. While I didn’t have any talks or sessions this year, I was able to film some fun social content, stream with Adobe live, and fill up my schedule with laughs, hugs, and much needed late night yap sessions. 🤠

This year especially felt like a family reunion and in the 5 years I’ve gone to MAX, I felt the most at home this year. 🥰 Congrats to all the teams who make this special event happen every year! Miami was a new experience for all of us, but it was perfect in its own way.

Same time next year? 😂👀

28/09/2024

Uploaded a new vlog! I went back to UCSC to live in the dorms for a weekend and it was... an experience 😅 Check it out here:

Omg... WE WENT BACK TO SCHOOL! 🏫📚This vlog is full of yummy food, shenanigans, and a deleted scene from Harry Potter?! 🤨 Watch and see!!!I got to go back...

07/09/2024

01/05/2024

✨BEYOND EXCITED to announce that I’m speaking at this year!!!!!! 😱

It’s always been a dream of mine to go to VidCon but never could afford the trip and was lowkey scared to go alone 😅

I’m honored to attend my first VidCon as a speaker and my session will cover how to responsibly use generative AI in your workflow to help you work smarter, not harder. I’m also going to touch on how Adobe is doing their part in protecting creators and preventing misinformation cause by gen ai with Adobe Firefly and the Content Authenticity Initiative.

It’s a little different from my usual talks, but I think this is an important topic for creators to discuss in this new world of AI. I can’t wait hear what y’all have to say ☺️

VidCon Anaheim is on June 26-29, 2024. Grab your tickets using the link in my bio.

19/04/2024

🌵Austin! Had such a wild fun time in Austin (and Omaha!) hanging out with creative friends and and enjoying early summer 😎 Can’t wait to come back again soon!

17/03/2024

Pro tip: A good set of brand photos or headshots can go a long way 📸

I personally try to take new headshots or brand photos every 1-2 years just to keep things fresh, use as demo assets, and cuz ya girl’s been aging backwards 🤪

Having a solid set of photos can be used for social content, flyers, event pages, banners, etc. They’re an investment, but you can also DIY them!

Just remember to grab a variety of photos- up close, far away, action shots, and throw in something fun or silly 🤭 The purpose of brand photos is to show off your personality, so don’t be shy! ✨

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02/02/2024

📽️ Throwback to my first-ever keynote speaking gig for Etsy!

Although it was prerecorded, it was such a cool experience prepping content and partnering with Etsy to teach sellers how to use Adobe Express in their marketing. 🙌🏼

I also got to explore Brooklyn and more of Manhattan with and had my first slice of NY-style pizza! 🍕

Also humidity and summers in NYC are something else 🥵 My California body is too fragile ahha

Check out the vlog on my YT channel 👀

20/01/2024

✨ Embrace the journey. Your design style will always evolve as you grow. Even when you think you’ve found your signature style, it will change as you do.

Don’t stress over finding your unique style to “set yourself apart from the competition” because the secret sauce is YOU. You are what makes your work unique, and best believe if you’re not growing and changing along with your art, thennnn ya might want to work on that 😅

I’m sharing my design evolution through my YT thumbnails to show how many “styles” and “eras” I’ve gone through and tbh, I’m still trying to find my style. And that’s ok! Tbh I’m still struggling to stay loyal to my brand colors haha (sorry .creative!) 😅

But I know that I’m still learning and developing my style and just enjoying the journey… all while still refusing to open photoshop hehehheh 😏

TLDR don’t stress over finding your unique style or niche. It will come naturally and evolve with you and your art 🎨

17/01/2024

✨Back at it again with another seamless carousel. LOL I’m so addicted 💀

This one is dedicated to the journey. Whether if you’re traveling or pursuing something new, remember to embrace the journey and the process. You never know where it will take you 🤗

I made this seamless carousel post on stream! Learn more design and Adobe Express tips every Tuesday at 4p PST on my YouTube channel. 🔗Link in bio!

03/01/2024

✨friendly reminder to take out the trash to make room for more things to enter your life!

New blessings, experiences, people, and habits need space in order to flourish. The new year is a great time to let go of things that no longer serve you 👋🏼

🔗 Detach.
🫧 Declutter.
✌🏼 Delete.

For me, I’m learning to let go of people and grudges without seeking closure (a Scorpio thing lol). I’m also trying to not be an art hoarder and rehome a few pieces I sadly don’t have room for. 😭

🤔 What are you decluttering this month?

01/01/2024

📸 2023 photo dump!

It was a really crazy year, but it was good to me. Peep a few photos that didn’t make the feed 👀

#2023

19/12/2023

Been playing a ton more with and practicing my prompt writing skills! Generated a bunch of illustrations to use as stream thumbnails and it’s def not perfect, but it’s still super cute!

Just pls don’t say anything if you notice my art has 8 fingers on one hand LOL

What do you think about AI art? Yay or nay 🤔