Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Abilene, Texas, USA

Freelance Combat and Natural Disaster Photojournalist • Covered several combats and natural disasters including: o Tehran Flood, 1987 (Tehran, Iran) o Iran-Iraq war, 1988 (Kermanshah, Iran) o Manjil–Rudbar earthquake, 1990 (Manjil & Rudbar, Iran) o Bosnian War, 1993 (Bosnia, Yugoslavia) o Bam earthquake, 2003 (Bam, Iran) o Cyclone Gonu, 2007 (Baluchistan, Iran) o Afghanistan War, 2001 (Zaranj, Afghanistan) o Iraq War, 2003 (Sulaymaniyah, Iraq) o Kyrgyz Revolution, 2010 (Bishkek, Kirgizstan) • Produced and Directed several documentary films including: o Café Cinema (9 Episodes, 50 min) about Social Justice Issues in Cinema o Help Wanted (25 min) Director and editor (Homelessness in Austin, TX) o Head Over Heels (95 min) about Refugees in Turkey o Baby Angel (25 min): about Undocumented Immigrants in Texas (co-produced with PBS) o Deport (30 min) about undocumented Immigrants in Texas (co-produced with PBS) o Llama de Amor Viva (30 min) about Flamenco dancers in Texas (co-produced with PBS)

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• Video Editor - News
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Creative Director
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Gabriella Nova (f.k.a. Parsons) is a Midwest-born-and-raised 90s kid, visual storyteller and freelance documentary filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. She is currently a seasonal producer for SXSW Film Festival. Gabriella’s work centers on community empowerment, social justice, identity and belonging. Whether producing a short doc or assisting clients with long-term communications plans, Gabriella loves working with teams to bring stories from ideation to completion. Formerly, she worked as an Emerging Media Producer for Nebraska Public Media, Nebraska’s PBS and NPR. Gabriella holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications. During her time at CoJMC, Gabriella was an award-winning fellow of the Global Eyewitness photojournalism program, which she and other alums have worked with college faculty to reform since 2020. Previously, Gabriella was the Program Coordinator for Untold Migrant Stories, a program of the Asian Community and Cultural Center that empowers immigrant and refugee youth to tell their stories through digital media. Reach out for assignments, collaborations, or just say hi at x.

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• Drone Operator
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Amy Bench is a cinematographer and filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. She took a circuitous path to filmmaking, first working as an engineer for Eastman Kodak before pursuing an MFA in directing at UT (2010). She has been twice nominated for the Kodak Excellence in Cinematography Award and has won grants from the International Documentary Association (IDA), Austin Film Society (Texas Filmmaker’s Production Fund), Women in Film- Dallas, and the Department of Education’s Jacob K. Davits Fellowship, and is currently a member of the Austin Contemporary’s multidisciplinary artist group The Crit Group. She was recently named a “DP on the Rise” by Paste Magazine. As a cinematographer her credits include TRANS IN AMERICA (Emmy, 2019), UPROOTED (HBO Max, NAACP Image Award nomination, 2022), BAD AT DANCING (Silver Bear, Berlinale, 2015), HOLY HELL (Sundance, 2016) and RUNNING WITH BETO (SXSW, 2019). Her camera work has won an Emmy, 2 Webby awards, and has screened at festivals including Berlin, SXSW, Sundance, The New York Film Festival, and at MOMA/PS1. She is the Director of Photography on three features premiering at SXSW in March: Mama Bears (dir Daresha Kyi- Chavela), Lover Beloved (dir Michael Tully- Ping Pong Summer), and Shouting Down Midnight (dir Gretchen Stoeltje-Bionic Beauty Salon). Additionally, Amy directed the short documentary MORE THAN I REMEMBER, which received the IDA Enterprise Fund from the International Documentary Association and is premiering at SXSW in March 2022. Her 2019 film A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE won awards at SXSW, Cleveland, Oak Cliff Film Festival, Bend Film Festival, and IndieGrits, and is currently featured online on THE NEW YORKER. She is a member of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC), Documentary Cinematographers Alliance (DCA), and the ICOSA Collective.

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Reilly Strand is an accomplished photojournalist based in the heart of the Permian Basin in West Texas. Armed with a diverse skill set encompassing photography, cinematography, video editing, and motion graphics, Reilly brings a multifaceted approach to his craft. Currently serving as the Chief Photographer for KOSA, a leading news outlet in Odessa, Texas, Reilly spearheads the visual storytelling efforts, ensuring that every story is brought to life with authenticity and impact. His dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity have solidified his reputation as a trusted source for capturing the essence of West Texas. From documenting the bustling energy of oil fields to showcasing the resilience of local communities, Reilly's work reflects the vibrant tapestry of life in the Permian Basin. With an unparalleled understanding of the region's nuances and dynamics, he has cultivated a unique perspective that resonates with audiences far and wide.

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Chris Rusanowsky is a talented photojournalist known for his captivating images of American culture and politics. Born in the United States, Chris has lived in several states and has traveled to numerous countries, giving him a unique perspective on the world and a deep understanding of the human condition. With a passion for capturing the essence of the world around him, Chris has devoted his life to capturing images that tell the stories of everyday people and the issues that matter to them. He has been published in many major newspapers and has earned recognition for his work in the industry. Through his lens, Chris has captured some of the most memorable moments of recent history, capturing the spirit of the American people and the complexities of the political landscape. His work is a testament to his talent and dedication to the practice of journalism and photography.

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• Event Photographer

Lauren Santucci is a documentary film director, cinematographer, and photographer living in Austin, Texas. Her work explores the connection between individual stories and wider contemporary social issues through authentic and intimate visual storytelling. Her current documentary in production was awarded a short film grant from the Austin Film Society and will be released in 2025. Lauren’s clients include Frontline PBS, Al Jazeera, BBC, The Texas Tribune, and Education Week. She has contributed cinematography to documentary films that have been screened by the Video Consortium and at festivals like Telluride, SXSW, and DOC NYC. With a background in photojournalism, her images have been published by NPR and The Guardian and exhibited at Photoville and the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Jordan Gass-Pooré is a senior English and mass communication double major at Texas State University. The moment she laid hands on a newspaper and her fingers were stained with black ink that she could smear on her older cousin’s white clothes, she was hooked. Since then, Jordan has been on a mighty crusade to prove that the pen is mightier than the sword, sharpening her writing skills through internships with the Los Angeles News Group, Austin American-Statesman and San Antonio Express-News, among others, and working with high school students as an English tutor and mentor. Jordan lived in Canterbury, England, for six months in 2010 and looks forward to returning, hopefully as a reporter with The Guardian in London.

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• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Bex Rodriguez is a filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. As a full-time freelancer since 2013, Bex has worked on countless docs, commercials and music videos. Recently, Bex worked as a DP for Hulu, NPR, AT&T, The Daily Show, and most recently HBO. Bex’s goals are shooting and directing documentaries with a focus on women and minorities. She has traveled to Morocco to DP the disappearing culture of the nomadic people in the Sahara. Bex not only DPs but has recently discovered directing. From Sol to Seoul, a rock climbing doc following a young woman’s journey from her farm in Colorado to the granite mountains of South Korea, is her latest film in post production.

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Hi! My name is Laura Figi but most people just call me "Figgy." I'm a freelance journalist with a passion for representing the truth, nothing but the truth and the whole truth. I consider myself multi-talented; I have experience in breaking news, long-form journalism, broadcast, photography, videography, post-production editing (I'm a huge nerd about Adobe Creative Cloud), copywriting and editing, HTML, web design, social media strategy, marketing strategy and French translation, but I am always itching to learn something new. I eat, sleep and breathe AP style and I'm ready to write, edit or shoot anything you throw at me!

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• Translator
• Video Editor - News
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• Event Photographer
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• Product Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Social Media Producer

Multi-media journalist. One man band. I started off as a part-time PA, mainly working in Computer Graphics / Audio Technician / Camera Operator roles in news production for three daily newscasts for KLDO/KXOF in Laredo, Texas. After a few months, I was promoted to full-time multimedia journalist covering international border issues such as the shooting of a Department of Homeland Security helicopter near the Rio Grande River. Afterwards, I joined the team at KGNS, also from Laredo, Texas, as a multimedia journalist. I was part of a team of reporters and producers that covered the fatal bus accident off US-83 in the Spring of 2016. I'm currently a freelancer in the Austin area.

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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

My name is Ashlyn Tubbs and I am a video journalist who works in the South Plains of Texas. While I have seven years of background in writing, photography and videography for two different newspapers, my true passion came about when I began to write, shoot, edit and present my own stories for broadcast at KCBD NewsChannel 11. My favorite stories are more in-depth special assignments to attract viewers during our ratings period, and that is why I am pursuing mainly documentary style storytelling.

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• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello my name is Ulysses S. Romero I'am an experienced photojournalist with over 15 years of experience. I have done free lance work for San Antonio Express News, Univision and Fusion as a tour guide in the streets of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas Mexico shedding light into the drug war in Mexico . My photographs have been published in New York Times, Washington Post, ESPN, & many more. I’m currently working in a top 5 tv market in the Dallas Fort Worth Area with CBS Texas.

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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
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Freelance photographer, cinematographer, and gaffer based out of Austin, TX. Experience with long and short form narrative, documentary, and commercial work. 2013 Media Award--The City of Austin Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities 2014 Award of Excellence in Sports Feature from College Press Photographer of the Year.

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• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Clay Sisk is a professional designer, illustrator and filmmaker. He has designed for the News-Press, Cincinnati Enquirer and Indianapolis Star. He has illustrated for clients and publications across the U.S. Clay has also written, directed and edited 5 short films.Clay Sisk works from his studio in Keller, Texas. For more of Clay's work visit Studio Siskart at: www.studiosiskartproductions.com

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• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Texas based camera man with a variety of experience including reality television, documentary, live-streaming and photojournalism. Owner/operator Sony FS7 - available for travel w/ valid passport, able to operate as one man band and play well on teams.

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• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Documentary DP
• Illustrator

I’ve been a professional musician for 20 years and am now broadening my horizons in photography and videography.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
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• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Music Composer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Content Strategist
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• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator

Videographer and Documentary Producer located in Brooklyn. Currently an Assistant Editor for VICELAND. I am filming with a Canon c100 mk2 and editing in Adobe Premiere CC 2015.

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• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
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Photojournalist at the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung. Freelancer in central Texas. 2018 and 2019 TAPME Photojournalist of the Year for small market photographers.

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• Fixer
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Over 30 years experience in broadcast and television production.

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• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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I'm a multimedia journalist that specializes in photojournalism and video.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant