Began at Auburn: August 2022

Education: Bland received his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Auburn University in 2015.

Job Responsibilities: As the Director of Athletics Photography, Bland is responsible for capturing the images that matter most to student athletes, coaches, staff, and fans. He oversees the Auburn Photography Staff and Students; serves as lead photographer to cover all athletic events, competitions, and studio imagery; and manages printing, historical archives, external media needs, and onsite logistics.

Past Experience: During Bland’s undergraduate years, he worked as a student photographer for Auburn Athletics. After completing his degree in 2015, he was hired as the Senior Photographer for The Citadel in 2016. From 2017-2018, he was the Team Photographer for the South Carolina Stingrays, Charleston RiverDogs and Charleston Battery in Charleston, S.C. In 2018, he was hired as Director of Photography for the University of Missouri Athletics. In 2021, he became the Director of Photography for the University of Maryland Athletics, until he took his current role at Auburn in 2022.

Personal: Bland lives in Auburn with his girlfriend, Jacklin, and his dog Kodak.