ABOUT THE PICK UP


The Pick Up Magazine is a Nashville based publication focused on identifying and spotlighting unique talent in music and the arts.

The goal of this magazine is to build a community around the shared idea that there’s an abundance of incredible talent that exists in Nashville and beyond who deserve some time in the sun.

With thoughtfully constructed features, The Pick Up aims to present an honest and authentic glimpse into the lives of the individuals that let us into their spaces and share with us their stories.

Our team


A woman taking a mirror selfie in a room with a wooden ceiling and a skylight, with a person in the background wearing a striped shirt.

kathleen howes

creative director

Kathleen is a Creative Director whose aim is to always consider the world in which her work exists, thinking about every detail and how it contributes to the bigger picture. Having also worked as a producer and graphic designer for an array of brands and publications Kathleen has developed the ability to execute any project from every angle. 

A man with long wavy hair taking a photograph with a vintage twin-lens reflex camera while lounging outdoors on a white chair, with a background of trees, a cloudy sky, and a railing.

David Katzinger

image director

David is a photographer and director who studied as a musician for over a decade before entering the world of journalism. His deep understanding for the dedication his subjects have for their craft is what helps to guide his imagery, along with his desire to tell stories in the most authentic and honest way that he can.

A man with tattoos on his arms sitting on a porch, wearing a white tank top, jeans, and cowboy boots, looking at the camera.

andres tabares

features Coordinator

Andres Tabares is a Nashville-based tour manager with 10+ years in live music. He’s worked with a wide range of artists from all over the map and loves bringing together the friends he’s made along the way to create a community of talented and inspiring people.