MGA Freshman Jonathan Pineda Combines Passion for Photography with Aviation Dreams

MGA has no shortage of talented students. Jonathan Pineda is one of them!
When the freshman from Cobb County attended a “Welcome to MGA” event earlier this semester, he mentioned his passion for photography. The University’s athletics department recruited him practically on the spot to help capture the excitement of Knights games.
Since then, Pineda has been behind the lens at many athletics events (mostly soccer to this point), using his Canon 80D to freeze unforgettable moments in time. “I like capturing the teams’ special moments,” he said.
A 2025 graduate of Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Pineda may be soaring as a campus photographer now, but his sights are set even higher. The aviation major plans to become a commercial airline pilot one day.
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