Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Akron, Ohio, USA

Travel Photographer currently based between Pittsburgh, PA and Rome, Italy.

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Clum Creative - Cleveland's premier full-service video production company.

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• Video Editor - News
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Isabella Szabolcs is an award-winning video journalist currently working as a stringer for Ruptly TV and as a freelance video journalist for AJ+. She reports, shoots and edits both deadline-driven and feature stories that focus on topics such as politics, human rights and social justice. In the U.S., she's produced stories on the 2016 national and state elections and reported on campaign finance reform, immigration policy, Native American land rights and Black Lives Matter protests. Outside the U.S., she has investigated health care corruption in Colombia, sexual violence in Haiti, women's rights in India, the Mapuche conflict in Chile and the U.S. and UN sanctions against Iraq. Most recently, she report on human rights violations against Roma migrants in France. Her work is broadcast internationally by AJ+ and Ruptly TV, was featured in RollingStone.com and has aired on the major U.S. television networks. In 2016, her documentary, Colombia's Ride of Death, won a National College Television Emmy in Los Angeles and an Impact Docs Award of Recognition at The Global Film Awards Competition. She holds a Master's from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, a Bachelor's from Duke University and a Certificate of Intensive Study in Globalization and International Affairs from Bard College in New York City. She is fluent in English, Spanish and French.

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Byron Goggin is a 13-time Emmy winning Director of Photography, Editor and Producer who creates programming for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, History, the BBC and many other well known networks. In 1990 Byron Goggin began his career a top ten market NBC affiliate in Detroit as a news editor where he remained for 2 years. In 1992 he was promoted to “Special Projects Videographer/ Editor” where he filmed and edited Emmy Award winning programs including Dateline NBC with Chris Hansen and Ann Thompson. In 1995 his job was expanded to include “Commercial Production Director of Photography”, and “Special Project Coordinator”. In 2000 Byron accepted the position of “Chief Photographer/Editor” at Fox Sports Net. His duties included shooting “live” sporting events pre and post game shows. Byron was also responsible for the overall quality of programming, development of strategies and technical plans for major sporting events including the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, NCAA playoffs, NBA Finals, Superbowl, MLB World Series, Ryder Cup Golf, and NASCAR events. In 2003 Byron was nominated for FOX News Corps “Global Excellence Award”, an honor given to only a few in the FOX worldwide network. Between 2002 and 2004 Byron went on to win a total of SIX Emmys for his outstanding work in photography, field production, and directing. In 2005 Byron left his position at FOX, to launch BMG Creative. BMG achieved instant national recognition with the production of “Wild Weekend Adventures”, which aired on PBS. BMG won a total of 7 Emmy Awards and 2 Associated Press awards, taking Byron to the next level of production. In 2010 Byron moved from Detroit to Los Angeles and expanded his business to include creating programming for the Discovery Channel, The BBC, National Geographic, History Channel, SPIKE and TRU channels. His list of photography and DP credits include shows like Ice Road Truckers, Wicked Tuna, COAL, Wild Justice, Monster Garage (MCM), and Black Gold. In 2015 Byron launched Byron Goggin StoryWorks. From concept, to development, to delivery, Byron and his skilled team can tell your story and deliver your message in a timely, cost effective manner. Experience is the key to success. Whether in the boardroom or on the frozen ice roads of Alaska, Byron has a proven track record of delivering award winning video solutions to America’s most influential corporations.

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Razi Jafri is a documentary filmmaker, producer, and journalist. His film, Hamtramck, USA premiered at the SXSW film festival and was broadcast on the PBS program America ReFramed. The film chronicles life and democracy in America’s first Muslim-majority city. Razi produced Three Chaplains about three Muslim chaplains as they fight for religious freedom in the US military. The film was broadcast on the PBS program Independent Lens. He is also the producer of Rouge, which had its premiere at the Hot Docs Film Festival. Razi’s work has been supported by the Ford Foundation, the Doris Duke Foundation, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and the Sundance Institute. He has been awarded fellowships by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), Impact Partners, the Salzburg Global Forum, the Kresge Foundation, the Knight-Sundance Fellowship, the Sundance Documentary Producers Lab+Fellowship, and the Sundance-Disney Fellowship. Razi has an MFA from the University of Michigan.

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Maddie McGarvey is a documentary photographer based in Columbus, Ohio. Her work often examines Appalachia, rural America, poverty, grief, resiliency, politics, and how policy directly affects those living in this country. She has spent over a decade documenting a grandmother raising her four grandchildren in Southeast Ohio, and takes special interest in long-form storytelling. McGarvey holds a degree in photojournalism from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, among others. She has been recognized by Pictures of the Year International, Best of Photojournalism, and as one of TIME’s 51 Instagram Photographers to follow in the USA.

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Nice Shirt Media, headquartered in Metro-Detroit since 2013, excels in crafting dynamic video production, creative strategy, and social media content tailored to brands seeking bold visuals and impactful storytelling. Combining top-tier production with innovative marketing, we deliver captivating videos that grab attention and drive results. Our team of passionate creators thrives on collaboration, bringing fresh energy and a distinct perspective to every project. Trusted by industry leaders like Adidas, DoorDash, Lenovo, and more, we produce high-quality, audience-focused content across TV commercials, OTT/CTV, UGC, and branded platforms. At Nice Shirt Media, we blend creativity, quality, and a touch of wit to consistently captivate audiences and elevate brands.

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I'm a seasoned Freelance Designer that specializes in Digital & Print Ads, Storyboards & Style Frames, Custom Graphics & Assets, and 2D Illustration. I work primarily with Adobe CC Suite and Procreate, but I’m always open to working with the software that fits your needs - so just let me know! I work remotely, and do so successfully by being a strong communicator and creative problem solver. I always meet deadlines, I’m organized, and I accept and implement feedback from my clients very well. I'm always open to taking new client requests and making new creative friends, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to meeting you!

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Megan Jelinger is an American Photojournalist from Ohio. She quickly found her passion for visual storytelling in 2016, as she had the opportunity to document social issues in Middle America and American politics. This led her to spend time in the occupied West Bank; furthering her career internationally by documenting conflict, breaking news, and in-depth narratives. Megan has been published by a list of outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Bloomberg, and CNN. Currently, she resides in Dayton, Ohio continuing to document in-depth stories and breaking news for several international outlets.

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Starting with school plays when I was young, I have always loved being "behind the scenes". Whether I am shooting stills, video, or doing technical work, my goal is to be a neutral observer. In tandem with this passion, is a love for story telling. As someone who enjoys learning above most other activities, helping others to learn through visual storytelling is important to me. Equally important is telling the story that YOU want told. Great stories are often the result of collaboration, let's work together today!

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Joshua has been a professional still photographer for over 15 years in the corporate and non-profit world. His work has been widely published. For his clients, he has created iconic imagery. In the last four years he has ventured into motion work and seeks to incorporate the best aspects of still photography into his visual storytelling lexicon. He has lensed numerous music videos, a short film and produced many mini-docs for non-profits.

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Video Editors/Content Creators and Videographers tell stories. Crafting visual stories is my passion. I am a dynamic, self-starter Content Creator/Video Editor with a passion for creating engaging, fun, and high-quality content. In the past, I have worked on short form and long form videos. Social media content (scripted & unscripted), as well as social media marketing assets. I usually work remote, which means, translating raw footage in creative videos

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My name is Alex, I'm a recent graduate of Kent State University with a degree in Electronic Media Production. I spent two years as Production Manager at TV2 and continue to do freelance video and weddings when I can. I shoot on the Canon 7D but have experience on a wide variety of Sony and Canon cameras.

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Caria Taylor (b.2003) is an African American artist raised in Detroit, MI. She is currently obtaining a bachelors of liberal arts and science in Economics at Wayne State University. Known for her documentary and street portraiture. There is an investment in highlighting black and brown communities through her eyes.

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Hey there! I'm Eli Stein. I've been working in the photo/video field for the past couple years. Since then I've filmed and shot multiple large events, weddings, and done some journalism style run-and-gun work. Based in MI, but willing to travel pretty much anywhere around the country.

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My name is Rob and I am one half of Hello Future, a storytelling lab based out of Metro Detroit. We produce world class storytelling content for small businesses, non-profits and Fortune 500 companies alike. Always in motion is the future... -Yoda-

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Professional Director of Photography, Videographer, Multicamera Director and Photographer for 30+ years. I am great at telling a story visually and will take what a producer desires beyond their expectations. Great with clients, on location early, all the needed gear and a great sense of humor.

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I am a journalist, producer and project manager from the San Francisco Bay Area but currently working remotely in Cleveland, OH. I am a social media expert, business writer and have done a lot of work on women in business, LGBT and other issues.

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It's an enchanted life, and I’ve made it my mission to capture it, in all of its mystic glory-- with film & story-telling.

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