Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Bakersfield, California, USA

Clara Mokri is a visual journalist from Los Angeles currently living in Santa Cruz, CA. A former Division 1 basketball player at Yale University, she received her BA in Political Science in 2018 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in documentary filmmaking at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Previously, she worked in the photo departments at Vice and TIME, and as an editorial intern at Surfer Magazine. Her work has been featured in TIME, Vice, Surfer Magazine, California Sunday, New York Magazine, Mother Jones, Sports Illustrated, Aint—Bad, The Pulitzer Center, Soft Punk Magazine, Good Sport Magazine, The Independent Photographer, and MATTE Magazine. She is a member of Diversify Photo.

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My documentary origin story is an unlikely one. I graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in Modern Dance and Creative Writing. After a colorful stint as an au pair in France, I made my way to the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME where I studied radio and multimedia production. It wasn’t long before I was hooked. On I went to NPR and PRX's State of the Re:Union where I worked on an hour of stories about transgender life in America. Then, I came to NPR West in Los Angeles to work as a Production Intern for Weekend All Things Considered. And now, I'm taking off across the United States with my partner and collaborator, Steven B. Jackson, in search of our country's untold stories.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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The aim of my work is to empower communities by connecting their stories. I’ve traveled to the most remote corners of the U.S. filming the impacts of climate change on human lives – families in Arkansas rebuilding after an oil spill, a small town in California’s central valley running out of water. I documented the United Nations conference on climate change in Paris and flew over the Alberta Tar Sands, giving voice to a First Nations community living downstream from one of the worst ecological disasters in the world. Past clients include The New York Times, Segal Family Foundation, Tom Steyer, Sir Richard Branson, American Way Magazine, NextGen America, and Barack Obama's 2012 campaign.

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Founder and Director at That Step Productions, Chance Foreman believes we have the power to shape the future through the films we make. After traveling the world for five years Chance moved from Hamburg, where he studied language and sustainable solutions, to Venice, CA. Chance's oeuvre spans narrative film, Documentary and Music Video. Chance worked with award winning directors, Josh and Rebecca Tickell on the film "Kiss the Ground", a non-profit for healthy soil. Awarded the grand prize at Poetrypalooza in 2011 for his poem, "Trapdoors to Treasure", Chance is a true poet and inspirational storyteller dedicated to the power of words.

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Shoubert is a director and a DOP, (Director of Photography) based in Orange County, CA. He has worked in both the private and public sector throughout his career. His love for visual inspiration has led him to produce inspiring and engaging solutions through multiple platforms while helping clients tell their story and engage their audience. Shoubert has directed, filmed and produced numerous international and domestic productions in South East Asia, Africa, Central America, Europe and here in North America, working with organizations such as World Vision US and Canada, Bethany, Ten Thousand Villages, Luxottica, Martin Vanegas Agency, Taco Bell, SHELL, and Safe Families to name a few.

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Kenny McMillan is the founder/director of OWL BOT Digital Cinema in West Los Angeles. Started in 2015, OWL BOT is a small production outlet designed to produce premium content with speed and efficiency. By combining the most recent filmmaking technology with traditional concepts and practices, OWL BOT is able to create beautiful content with even the most basic of shooting packages. We currently use the Full Frame 6K C500mkII for the ultimate in image quality. Before starting OWL BOT, Kenny worked for a number of companies including Red Bull, ABC Studios, New York Film Academy, and Fuel TV. Visit www.owlbot.co for videos, articles, and further information.

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Eilish is an award winning American documentary filmmaker and photographer based between New York City and Atlanta. She was inspired at a young age by aunts and uncles working in conservation with state and federal agencies. Eilish has been fortunate to be mentored by National Geographic, Emmy Award-winning director and writer Kevin McCarey (a recent inductee to the Explorer’s Club). She is passionate about the environment and presenting issues to inspire people’s awareness and desire for change. Eilish has also spent many years as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer, creating custom pieces for individuals as well as children’s books.

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• Content Strategist
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• Production Assistant
• Grip
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Mohammad Tavakoli is a visual storyteller dedicated to capturing the essence of people, places, and brands. Through his business, Stopdown Media Inc., he has built a diverse portfolio encompassing commercial video production, commercial photography, documentary filmmaking, and editorial photography. Mohammad's work aims to authentically connect audiences through powerful visual narratives. His journey has involved creating engaging commercial campaigns and producing meaningful documentaries that bring important stories to light. Mohammad thrives on exploring new creative challenges, always striving to produce content that resonates deeply, whether for a brand, publication, or community.

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Born and raised in the high desert of Southwest Wyoming, Mark has been making documentaries for the last 15 years about subjects ranging from a Trona mine 2000 feet underground, mountain biking across the Red Desert, the origin story of Pilates, energy production, and WWII. His films have won awards at festivals worldwide, and secured distribution with major networks. He holds an MFA in Producing from USC, MA in Communication and Journalism from UW, and a BA in Film Production from DePaul. Mark splits his time between Wyoming and Los Angeles where he consults for the Sundance Institute Episodic Program.

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I have 10 years of experience as a videographer, editor, and photographer. I'm capable of creating a film from beginning to end, meaning: writing, directing, operating the camera, lighting, sound, editing, post-production. From a TikTok video up to a film. I've done short films and documentaries, also I've produced plenty of institutional videos. For the past 5 years, I've been doing behind-the-scenes and stills photos for movies and series, for different agencies in Mexico, like Alebrije Cine y Video, Disney +, Lemon Films, Terregal Films, Gallo Pinto, and Bobo Producciones. I've participated in international projects, such as Technolochicas 4.0 and CDLU documentaries.

• Video Editor - Documentary
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• Senior Editor
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I'm a Mexican American film maker. I have shot films for the Oscar winner producer director Fisher Stevens. Best known for his academy award winning documentary film in 2009 "The Cove" . I have shot documataris for Vice, National Geographic and Ryot news as well as many other networks and independent productions. My true love is feature film and photography. I do what I love so I don't work a day in my life. I have directed music videos for bands like KINKY and directed and shot commercials for many companies like "Virgins Saints and Angels" most of my personal work is on my website and feel that my work speaks for itself. Hope you enjoy!

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• Video Editor - Documentary
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Zadi Diaz has extensive experience creating non-fiction shows and docu-series for companies including Disney, Dreamworks Animation, and Google. She has developed and produced over 500 episodes of shows distributed across digital and streaming platforms. As an independent filmmaker, her current work centers on BIPOC narratives, nature, and technology. She's a member of the Producers Guild of America, the International Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has won several Webby awards for her online work. Zadi is based in Los Angeles, California, was born and raised in New York City, and is of Dominican descent.

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I used to work for the tabloid newspaper BILD in Germany (Europe's largest newspaper) where I was part of the crime section in Berlin. As a multimedia reporter I covered the latest crimes that happened in the city. In late 2015 I was sent on an assignment to LA where I worked as a news reporter. I decided to stay and freelance after I met my wife. In 2016 I won the RIAS 1st Digital Media Award in Germany for the documentary "Feuerland Detroit" which I shot and edited on my own. Very recently I finished my first feature length documentary "Bangers to the Bible" which is about a former member of the Crips in LA who became a Bishop.

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Melissah is a multimedia journalist based in Los Angeles. She currently reports on tech and startups for the Los Angeles Business Journal. Her work has also appeared in: CNN.com, GlobalPost, Las Vegas Review-Journal, KPCC, L.A. Currents, Neon Tommy, ATVN She has an M.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in English literature from UCLA. Melissah was president of UCLA’s Korean American Student Association (KASA) and vice-president of the Southern California Korean College Student Association (scKcSA). She is on the board for the Asian American Journalists Association Los Angeles chapter (AAJA-LA) and also an AAJA VOICES participant.

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I am an aspiring photojournalist and documentarian, and I have created several personal projects, the most recent being a documentary on the homeless population beneath the rain tunnels of Las Vegas. I seek adventurous, challenging stories that push me to embed myself in my projects and seek a broader understanding of the subject. It is my wish to inform the world about the world... hopefully as we learn to understand each other through media we can help make this a better place. Ultimately, this stems from a desire to not waste my life and put it to good use, a viewpoint I think all of us share here at Storyhunter.

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I'm an award-winning journalist, who began working in documentary photography and filmmaking about 15 years ago. I've directed and produced two feature-length documentaries, and am now directing and shooting my third. I'm also a member of Local 600, and shoot on film and TV sets. As a documentary photographer, I've focused on post-conflict work, but I'm drawn in general to stories that ask the questions: What does it mean to be human? What is the role of community in helping us define our humanity? I'm experienced in national and international coverage, and I'm a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow in Photography, and a Sundance Documentary Institute fellow. I'm visual, verbal, and passionate.

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Director/DP/Editor originally from Detroit, MI living in Los Angeles, CA. Studied Media & Information at Michigan State University. I have experience shooting and editing documentaries, live sports, sizzle reels, music videos, commercials, corporate video, live music, rodeos, travel, multi-cam, and narrative projects. When I moved to Los Angeles I first worked as a Shooter/Editor at Yahoo! for 1 1/2 years before leaving to pursue a freelance career. I am a Director and Co-Owner of the Los Angeles based production company DYNMC Creative.

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• Video Editor - News
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Carla Dauden was born in Brazil, but at age 18 she followed her passion for film and decided to study cinema in California. She directed a variety of award winning shorts and music videos, and in June 2013 gained recognition all over the world for her viral video "No I'm Not Going to the World Cup." She was featured in major news channels and papers, and her video now has more than 4 million views on YouTube. Carla is currently working as a director for documentaries and narratives both in Brazil and in Los Angeles.

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I am a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts with a BFA in Film. I have experience with underwater video in both nature cinematography as well as traditional film. I have worked in difficult conditions doing video work on sailboats and diving as well as on set experience with positions from gaffer, grip, assistant director, director, writer, etc. I have many skills that have come in hand as well from horseback riding and scuba diving, to ice skating and animal handling.

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Whether I’m developing content for the high-powered world of commercial real estate or directing a wistful coming-of-stage story in a music video, I tell stories that stand for something. If it’s video, podcasts, articles, or even projection design, I lead projects with a creative but purpose-driven approach to content. I started in fiction writing and video production, and I carry those skills into other content services. I’m especially drawn to intimate stories that connect the little moments in life to larger societal conversations.

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