Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Detroit, Michigan, USA

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Creative video production pro with 30 years of experience.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Full-Service Live Production

Creative Director and Producer for TV show Bank One Billiards.

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

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• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Production Assistant
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Clum Creative - Cleveland's premier full-service video production company.

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• Commercial DP
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• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Juan Freitez is an internationally acclaimed visual storyteller, video journalist and filmmaker. His work has been featured by national and international outlets such as NBC News, National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI), The American Public Health Association, The National Journal, Netroots Nation, and The Huffington Post. He founded Community Grassroots Media - a full service video production company - to bring to light the stories of mission-driven organizations, capturing their essence and amplifying their impact. His first feature-length documentary, HEALTH UNDOCUMENTED (SALUD SIN PAPELES), awarded Freitez several international accolades and screened at national and international film festivals and impact conferences. The film has been translated into multiple languages including Spanish, French, Hindi and Malay. It has also been acquired by many libraries and universities for incorporation into their curricula. Freitez has been hosted as a guest speaker by renowned universities, including Stanford, NYU, Georgetown, and UCSD to present his work and lead discussions about the communities and topics documented in his films. He is currently based in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he remains dedicated to fostering his various local and cultural communities. Outside of running his production company and freelancing, Freitez enjoys being enveloped by the hugs and giggles of his two young daughters and being reminded of what the world looks like through the lens of a child.

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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
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I am a Peabody Award-winning Director of Photography focused on news and documentary. I am comfortable shooting solo or with a crew, and no assignment is too big or too small. My camerawork has won the Picture of the Year International Award (POYi), the George Polk Award, Scripps Howard and 4 National News and Doc Emmy nominations. I have filmed filmed for HBO, VICE News, BBC, Aljazeera and PBS both domestically in the US as well as South America, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. I am hostile environment certified and excel in covering conflict, social upheaval, and critical current affairs issues. I was the senior DOP of VICE News' viral documentary, "Charlottesville: Race and Terror", which has been viewed more than 65 million times and was hailed by TIME as the best TV episode of 2017. I have more than 20 years of journalism experience around the globe. When not filming, I train daily in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu and MMA, and can double as crew security. My ultimate goal is to teach martial arts.

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

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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• Video Editor - News
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• HD Live Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Think Media Studios is a collective of multi disciplinary creative professionals. Since 2004 we have built a reputation for creating outstanding work that speaks for itself. We come by this reputation honestly through dedication, talent and commitment to craft. We believe that the aesthetic and visual dynamics of the things we produce must also serve the story we’ve set out to tell. We value what is new and also respect the timeless things that ring true. We have big clients and small clients and our processes and approach serve both equally. We know this because sometimes we are our own toughest client. We have a shelf full of shiny trophies that you would recognize but the achievement that we are most proud of is the impact our work has on audiences everyday. Specialties Video Production, Virtual Reality, Motion Graphics, 360 Degree Video, Sports Videos, Corporate Videos, Short Form Documentaries, 3D Animation, Healthcare Videos, Content Marketing, Brand Stories, Story-Telling

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
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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.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter
• Line Producer / On-Location
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Non-Fiction Film Director

Award-winning journalist with 10 years of experience (6 years professionally) in news gathering, reporting, videography and editing. I’ve worked for stations like NBC in South Bend, Indiana where I became the market’s top evening news reporter from 2018-2022. In the Fall 2022, I joined CBS News Detroit as a Multi Skilled Journalist embedded in-and-around the Dearborn, MI area covering breaking news including MSU school shooting, enterprise reporting and politics involving the 2024 Michigan Presidential Primary Election. As of March 2024, I now serve the Metro Detroit area as an independent freelance journalist and videographer covering the area’s most pressing news including student encampments at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. Most notably, a video I captured at protest outside the NAACP Dinner in Detroit last month, where Biden made a speech, went viral with over 10 million views online and led to the suspension of a Detroit Police officer.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• Executive Producer

Video storytelling within a marketing context is that sweet spot where story is so much more than art – it’s a form of compassion and empathy. Story is what moves people to action, whether it’s to bring people to your website, motivate a donation or sale, or help your customer fall in love with your brand. The stories I want to tell are stories that serve a purpose – that understand the heart of your target audience. What is it that leads your audience to believe in your product or mission? What do they care about? What motivates someone very different than me? It’s story that brings a brand to life. ​ I’ve worked with a wide array of brands, organizations, and artists to bring their purpose and mission to life. To do this well, it’s important to start with parameters – an understanding of the target audience. My favorite projects let me spend some time with the people served by your product/content so that I can tell the story through their eyes. I love working with research and creative teams. Give me parameters or a goal. I can take that and run with it on my own – or we can sit down and plan things together.

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
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Ben Harper is a DP and Editor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Journalism. After beginning his career in television reporting, Ben moved to his true passion, working behind the camera. In the past 20 years he has filmed in 42 states and more than two dozen countries. Throughout most of his career, Ben has worked on small teams and is capable of stepping into multiple roles throughout the production process. He is passionate about visual storytelling that impacts the audience in a meaningful way, and also in helping others make media that does the same. Ben has been honored with a national event filmmaking award and in 2018 with an Emmy.

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer

AICP and Telly Award-Winning commercial and unscripted producer/director/dp. Art Center College MFA in film and tv. Also, former creative director for the Mark Burnett Content Studio. Vast experience working with Fortune 500 brands in short form broadcast and digital content. My production philosophy is simple... on budget, on time and the biggest bang for your buck. Fully equipped with 4K cameras and gear. Frequent traveler abroad for production work with crew in several countries. Passport + TSA Global Entry.

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• Digital Content Creator
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• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Executive Producer
• Post-Production Manager

David is an Independent Producer, Director and Shooter in Ohio. I've worked in many aspects of video and film production. One day I may be producing/directing, the next day I may be shooting. Quite often it is multiple roles in order to help get the project finished. David's greatest strength is knowing what he should NOT do. With that said... Most of us are Jacks of All Trades in this industry, but I will NEVER accept an assignment that I don't feel I can complete to the level that you and the subject deserves. Let's talk and see what I can get done for you.

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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer

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.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

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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• Corporate Videographer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Product Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Documentary DP

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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• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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Andrea Collier is an award winning multimedia journalist and storyteller who covers a broad range of topics, including food, health, social justice issues and lifestyle. Her work appears in outlets such as More, Essence, the Washington Post, O the Oprah Magazine, Next Avenue, and NBCBLK.

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• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

20+yr vet of the tv industry. Ive done alot in this biz. From editing & directing. To set design & construction. I can do it all.

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• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer