Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Joliet, Illinois, USA

I have been shooting editing video for over 15 years. Starting out with weddings and then music videos. In 2016 I really started shifting my career to start working on more documentary, video journalism and live broadcasting particular focusing on indigenous stories. I am a very proficient video editor and color grader. I mainly us Adobe products and Divinice Resolve for my edits, but I have a wide array of software tools I use to get the job done. I am mainly a Sony shooter with a Sony fx6 as my main camera. I’m looking forward to making new connections by making powerful videos with this application.

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An Emmy nominated video professional with 6+ years of experience in capturing video, editing, and delivering an exceptional final product. With a proven track record of consistently out performing personal goals, and leading members of a team to achieve overall goals. Recognized as a leader amongst peers due to consistently offering innovative ideas and solutions to situations that may arise. Thrives on out performing personal and professional goals by thinking outside of the box, and leading a team of people to strive towards excellence.

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I’m a graduate of Tribeca Flashpoint College with a degree in cinematography and a passion to tell stories through a visual platform. With experience ranging from documentaries that premiered at Sundance to time spent at one of Chicago’s largest ad agencies, I look forward to collaborating in order to make a story come to life. Currently, I’m freelancing for various clients shooting on my own Sony FX6 and FX3 in order to deliver the highest quality content possible. However, I am familiar with other camera platforms ranging from the RED lineup to the ALEXA series.

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I'm an independent journalist and photographer based in Chicago, mainly focused on politics, activism, and breaking news, but have also done work in music, film, and other industries. I regularly contributed to Chicagoist from 2009 to 2017, am a co-founder of the website Visu.News, co-host of the InsurgencyUSA Podcast, and editor of Third Coast Today. My work has also appeared in Shadowproof, Time, Progress Illinois, In Justice Today, Alternet, Truthout, In These Times, Nation of Change, The Daily Line, Third Coast Review, The Huffington Post, Shareable, Forces of Geek, and more.

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Tom Krawczyk, a Chicago/Los Angeles/Poland-based photographer and filmmaker, spent two transformative years crafting documentaries in South Korea. His work graced the streets of Hongdae and Hong Kong. Across India, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Myanmar, he shared his craft as a photography instructor. His directorial debut, "My Duduś," earned awards at SXSW and was picked up by The New York Times and PBS. With an MFA from Łódź Film School and a member of the IATSE Local 600, Tom is poised for new adventures in photography and film.

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I am a multimedia photojournalist and editor residing in Chicago, Ill. I graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Journalism within the photojournalism program. My past experience is working as a multimedia assistant at Paste Magazine, acting as a videographer and multimedia editor for band sessions. Currently I am a freelancer as a videographer and editor for music videos, promotional documentary films, long-form documentary films, commercial/marketing videos and still photography for editorial content.

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A veritable swiss-army knife of media production. I have helped brands, businesses, organizations and artists with engaging video marketing for the past 10 years. Working primarily as a Video Editor & Videographer, I am a digital creative with diverse experience in all faces of media production, with a background in journalism. My editorial work has included award-nominated documentaries and popular music videos to large ad campaigns and bite-size content for social media. This breadth of experience has equipped me with the versatility and creativity to help on any project.

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I am the International photographer Daniel Pinto. I offer the best images for you at any time. I am formed in photography in Berlin, Germany and I am also specialized in photojournalism and editing. My work is recognized and published in newspapers and magazines. As photographer I acquired the art of capturing emotions in unique and spontaneous moments through the seven countries where I has photographed over the past 20 years. I has been practicing photography which I defined by myself as; the art of seeing the world and people in particular.

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I have a passion for video production. Ever since I was a young child, I've been interested in films. This inspired me attend the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater where I received a bachelor's degree in Electronic Media- TV, Film and Radio. Since graduating I've worked as a photojournalist for both ABC and CBS affiliates. I've also started my own video production business- 44 Caliber Media LLC. I currently work as a videographer/photographer for the largest personal injury law firm in the Midwest.

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I do a couple things really well in this world; making documentaries, sound mixing on location, and managing video production projects. I’ve lots of gear and loads of experience that helps me get things done. I have produced content for ESPN, NCAA, NBC Sports, Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network, Technicolor, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indy Eleven, Yamaha, Telemundo Indy, Music for All, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Beck’s Hybrids, IndyHumane and many other organizations.

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Highly creative, attentive, flexible, and meticulous individual with a record of successive responsibilities and skills growth in both career and personal life. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills. Dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. I am a passionate and inventive creator of innovative marketing solutions looking for a suitable position in my field of expertise.

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An avid filmmaker since childhood, I’ve always worked to create stories that inspire others. More than a job - creating is my passion. Confident in my path and eager to succeed, I attended Purdue for business and Tribeca Flashpoint for filmmaking. My favorite projects are documentary style videos - I love creating something from nothing and start with the seed of an idea, find the heart, and then bring it all into the real world.

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Videographer and video editor my profession was developed in the Broadcast industry. Working in that arena I won and Edward R. Murrow award for national news coverage, Emmy nominated for both video photography and editing. Greg Burnett Media, Inc. provides clients with an experience to reach maximal communication needs. My history throughout my career has included ABC News, 20/20, NBC News, Dateline, and corporate clients United Airlines, AT&T and BP to name a few.

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Hi! Im a filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Chicago. Im the owner and operator of a boutique creative studio, Manny Reel Films based in South Loop Chicago. We create can content for all consumer bases, but we specialize in creating content for young, hip, creative consumers. In addition to producing commercial work, we also produce creative content for brands, as well as music videos, short and feature films, event/concert recaps and more.

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Most of my clients would describe me as creative, calm, and collected. I have a strong passion for storytelling and an entrepreneurial spirit that makes each new day something to be excited about. I have been producing and shooting for over 20 years and have won 7 Emmy Awards for different projects, but what I am most proud of is my ability to see people and situations in a new light. It would be an honor to work together with you on your project, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Im a freelance photojournalist and videographer based out of Chicago Illinois. Graduate of Columbia College Chicago and former intern at the Daily Herald, Arlington Heights. Currently I am a videographer on an independent documentary about torture in the Chicago Police Dept. under Commander Jon Burge. I have covered everything from Nato protests, Ferguson and the 2016 campaign trail. As well as I have been working on a hand full of personal projects.

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I'm a public radio producer, journalist and documentary filmmaker. I was most recently a multimedia and community engagement producer for WBEZ, Chicago’s NPR affiliate station. I'm a former Kartemquin Diverse Voices in Docs Fellow and spent this past year producing "Uprooted" and "Reckoning," two interactive web curriculums about Japanese American resettlement to Chicago and the fight for redress and reparations in the 1980s.

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I'm a Freelance News Video Provider in Chicago. I have been filming for nearly seven years. I have covered shootings and other crime, politics, protests, special events. I also film in small-town America, Northern Minnesota, Eastern North Dakota and South Dakota. I have also been privileged to be able to film on the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Lake Traverse Reservation, in Sisseton, South Dakota.

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Jared Sosa is a media maker from Norfolk, VA who currently resides in Chicago, IL by way of Austin, TX, by way of Los Angeles. Jared had a hand in developing BuzzFeed’s video department from five producers to hundreds of producers. He’s responsible for many of the most innovative videos BuzzFeed has produced like “The One Where Jordan Peele Takes Over Obama’s Face.” He excels in every facet of production, and regularly does things no one else has really done before.

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I'm Robert Newell. I'm a videographer, editor, photojournalist and drone operator. But most of all, I am a storyteller. My passion is going out in the world and using my skills in communication to share stories with everyone around the world. I love being able to collaborate with others to craft compelling, informative and entertaining pieces.

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