Alayna Lopez is a multimedia journalist from cleveland, ohio who focuses on sports, music, events, and travel. heavily influenced by her urban upbringing, Lopez showcases the grit, adrenaline, and joy of local artists and athletes. She also aims to promote representation and accessibility via capturing individuals from many backgrounds within her community.

Lopez's portfolio includes concerts, sporting events, festivals, conferences, and portraits. she has covered major events such as the 2025 boston marathon wheelchair division, 2024 mls campeones cup, tedxohiostateuniversity, the cleveland puerto rican parade, and ohio state wrestler sammy sasso's return to the mat. she has covered artists such as neon trees, tai verdes, hayes warner, snakehips, and taylor bennett.

A recent graduate of the ohio state university with a degree in communications analysis and engagement, lopez currently acts as journalist for para sports media outlet culxtured. she hopes to continue freelance photography and pursue personal creative projects in spoken word and short films.