Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Lexington, Kentucky, USA

As a 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019 Emmy Award Winner, a 17 time nominated Director, Cinematographer, and Post-Production Editor, De'Niel Phipps has made his mark in the film and television industry for the past 20 years. He was first introduced to the business at age 13, helping produce his church's weekly television program. Having this opportunity while young charted the path that allowed him to follow his dreams. Professionally, his rewarding film production credits include commercials for McDonalds, Nationwide Insurance, and Goodyear Tire, and such feature films as the Lions Gate production of "One For The Money," Paramount Pictures film, "Fun Size," and the independent film, "Tomorrow Your Gone," and "Bet On A Bad Horse." He has also helped produce television programming for MTV's reality show, "MADE," ESPN, NBC Universal, and a host of other media outlets. Adding to his credits is the short films, "Fin Del Ano,"which premiered at 168 International Film Festival, and Sundance. Born To dp Films which is his creative outlet has produced the short film,"Save Us,"and the long form documentary currently in production, "Something In The Water." He also produces music videos for national recording artists and various genres. His passion for the film and television industry has continued to drive him to new heights. He is always looking for a new challenge to create and market visually. He truly feels that through media you can reach, teach, entertain, and inspire people.

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Allen is a commercial photographer & Creative Director based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. Client List: The Washington Post, Forbes , The Hindu, Discovery Magazine, People, Shape, Time, Wired, Rolling Stone, Mojo, & The Telegraph. Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr, Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews,Ludacris NFL, MLB, Puma, Reebok, Washington Post, The Telegraph , The Source , The Hindu, MTV Networks, A&E Networks, Steve Madden, Journey’s Shoe Stores, Jack Daniels, Time/Life, Lifepoint Hospitals, 20th Century Fox, Delta Machinery, Lifeway Publishing, Sony Music Group, NARAS (Grammy’s), Yamaha,Yum Brands Inc., Wired, HCA Healthcare & Conde Nast.

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I'm an Oscar-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer based on the East Coast, USA. I'm the DP and producer of Academy-Award nominated film and Netflix Original "Heroin(e)" and the Netflix Original Documentary "Recovery Boys." As a journalist, I've directed and published short films on The NY Times, The Bitter Southerner, Center for Investigative Reporting, and Mashable, among others. As a commercial director and DP, I've shot films for Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Facebook, and more. For both documentary and commercial work, I fully produce, direct, shoot, and edit my own films. I also get hired as a DP/shooter and director. I'm also an FAA certified drone pilot with more than six years of experience. For documentary work, I often use a Canon C300III, Panasonic S1H, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, gimbals, glidetracks, and have a large selection of high-quality prime and zoom lenses. For commercial work, I use the Red Komodo and (soon) the Red V-Raptor 8k VV camera. Note: I used to spell my name KERRIN, but now it is CURREN.

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Sam Mirpoorian is an award-winning filmmaker exploring societal themes at the intersection of time, isolation, health, science, and introspection. His debut feature documentary, Greener Pastures, screened at over 50 film festivals between 2023-2024 and won over fifteen awards including the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2023 Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, Colorado. The film is executive produced by Emmy Award-winners, David J. Cornfield and Linda A. Cornfield (The Social Dilemma, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Chasing Coral). Greener Pastures was acquired by PBS' Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning series, Independent Lens and made its national broadcast premiere on March 25th, 2024. His latest documentary short, Safe Place, screened at over 30 film festivals between 2023-2024, won ten awards, and is Oscar-qualified for 2025 after winning the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Short at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. Safe Place was acquired by The New York Times and was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick along with being chosen as Vimeo’s Best of the Month Series for February 2024. His past doc-short work has premiered via the Tribeca Film Festival, The Atlantic, and NBC/Peacock. Sam was named a PBS Wyncote Fellow in 2023 and is a recipient of the Kodak Motion Picture Film Bronze Award for Excellence in Filmmaking. His work has been supported by Far Star Action Fund, Doc Society, Catapult Film Fund, Exposure Labs, ITVS, The Redford Center, and The Points North Institute.

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Meg Vogel is an independent photojournalist and filmmaker. Previously, Vogel spent eight years as a staff photographer for The Cincinnati Enquirer for eight years, where she honed her skills and developed a deep understanding of visual storytelling. Vogel was named one of the 30 Under 30 Top Women Photographers in 2018. Her work has been honored by esteemed organizations such as World Press Photo, the National Edward R. Murrow Awards, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the National Press Photographers Association, and the Associated Press. Vogel was a producer, editor, photographer, and cinematographer for her newsroom’s “Seven Days of Heroin,” project, which included a 30-minute documentary film. The project received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting. She has presented the project across the country to healthcare professionals, students and Google News employees. She graduated from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication in 2013. During her college career, she gained valuable experience interning at The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Post-Crescent in Appleton, Wisconsin and National Public Radio in Washington D.C. After graduating, she photographed and led trips for high school students with Rustic Pathways in Thailand, India, Tanzania and Nepal. Vogel taught photography classes in the colorful markets of Jodhpur, bathed elephants at a sanctuary and built water tanks in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. Vogel volunteers as a visual storyteller for Save the Rain, a nonprofit that specializes in building rainwater harvesting systems in the rural villages of northern Tanzania. She is an advisory member of Reporting on Addiction, a collaboration of the Opioid Policy Institute and 100 Days in Appalachia, to improve journalism about addiction. Vogel also mentors young photojournalists and local high school students.

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With a diverse and accomplished career, I specialize as a Director of Photography (DP), cinematographer, video journalist, and video editor. My expertise spans documentary production, news coverage, storytelling, interview techniques, lighting, and crew management. In my recent freelance roles, I have worked with leading broadcasters and networks, including: Freelance Camera Operator, BBC News Freelance Videographer/Video Journalist, Channel 4 News Freelance DOP/Filmmaker, VICE News I have successfully contributed to live-coverage productions across sports, conferences, and politics. Key Achievements: 2021 Emmy Award Nominee (Kids Factual Category) for My Life: Picture Perfect 2022 BAFTA Award Nominee for News Coverage as part of the #BlackToFront team, Channel 4 News 2024 Telly Award Silver Winner in Documentary: Short Form (Under 40 Minutes) — Non-Broadcast. Film Title: Waiting for 'The White Water' www.scientificamerican.com/video/waiting-for-the-white-water

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I’m a seasoned video professional with experience in all aspects of video production, from coordinating, scheduling, hiring crews, equipment rental, creating and maintaining budgets, overseeing productions and working on projects as a Producer, Director, Editor and Director of Photography/Camera Operator. From idea to delivery or developing the look and feel of the project, I have worked with small and large businesses, networks, agencies and producers to achieve their production goals. My primary work experience has been producing creative stories such as branding videos, client testimonials, promotional videos, narrative storytelling, and documentary-style projects both through the lens and in the edit bay. I have produced, directed, shot and edited content for numerous cable and broadcast networks, corporate clients, independent producers and non-profits. Sony Burano, FX9, FX6, FX3, FS7, Canon C300mk3, 500mk2, Sony and Canon Mirroless cameras available, among others. PremierePRO

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Paul "Pistol" Mpistolarides is owner of Pistol Enterprises a television production company based in Indianapolis, IN AND expanded to Milwaukee WI. Paul owned Midwest Uplink, a satellite truck company that included a fleet of 3 (million dollars HD Satellite trucks). Paul currently produces and directs the World Feed for the Indy 500 seen by over 100 countries live around the world. Paul, has won a National Emmy working on the Olympics for NBC Sports. Paul's past productions include: SpeedWeek and many live auto races, the first 10 summer and winter X-games, Scholastic Sports America, Big League Challenge HR Derby, MLB, the World Lacrosse Games, the MILL (Major Indoor Lacrosse), and US Pro Ski Tour. Paul cut his teeth at Lingner Group Productions. Since starting his own company, Paul has contributed production services for virtually every major sporting event and has branched out into News Coverage. Spending many hours working for all networks following the presidential election.

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Michael Clubb is a photojournalist based in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Louisville but raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Michael returned to the Bluegrass state to attend the University of Kentucky. After joining the Kentucky Kernel, UK’s independent student newspaper, as a photographer, he soon realized that photography was more than a hobby for him; it would be his career. Now a junior, he is majoring in marketing and continues to work for the Kentucky Kernel— now as managing editor as well as photographer. Though he has shot news and features for the Kernel and other outlets, from a shooting at the Fayette Mall to how local businesses operated on Election Day 2020, Michael especially enjoys shooting sports. UK’s nationally recognized athletics program has allowed Michael many opportunities to photograph large-scale sporting events, such as UK football’s 2018 and 2019 bowl games, the 2019 NCAA men’s basketball Elite Eight, and historic 2020 basketball and football games played under COVID-19 protocols. Michael’s work has gained state, national and international recognition. Most notably, he was recently named Kentucky News Photographers Association Sports Photographer of the Year, competing against journalism professionals as well as against fellow students; in 2020, he earned an Award of Excellence from the College Photographer of the Year association for his Sports Portfolio. A full list of his accolades, including first-place finishes at the state and national level, can be found on his resume. Michael is available for freelance assignments. Contact him at x

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RECOGNITIONS: I was recently named among the top multimedia photojournalists in the National Press Photographers Association's international Best of Photojournalism contest for my portfolio of video work (March, 2016). I was also named Ohio Photographer of the Year for my still photography (April, 2016). Since 2013, I've received five Emmys from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Ohio Valley Chapter, which covers four states. Whether it's a daily turn or a months-long project, I'm in constant search for the surprising or underexposed. I get special satisfaction in producing pieces on weighty topics, but also like exploring what makes this world bizarre, comical and beautiful. From Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, immigration in Mexico, to my own Midwestern backyard, with every story I do, I learn a little more about our world.

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Hello, My name is Jacob Robinson, I am a Sony FX6 Owner/Operator based out of Lexington KY. While I am based out of Lexington, I am happy to work as a local anywhere in the Tri State Area. My background is split between being a Camera Operator on shows like Mountain Men on History Channel, Louisiana Law on Animal Planet and American Gold on Fox nation, and AC work for Reality Tv shows such as In With The Old for Magnolia, Mountain Men for History, Duck Family Treasure for Fox and Beach Hunters for HGTV. I am a owner/operator of a FX6 Kit, with a moderately sized G/E package, including multiple battery powered Panels, and COB LED lights. On these smaller crews I end up running sound as well. I am proficient with the entire Sony family lineup of cameras, specifically the FX9 and FS7 bodies. I am also part 107 certified if you require any drone work.

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Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Derek graduated from Northwest Nazarene University's film program in Nampa, Idaho with a degree in Mass Communication. Derek studied Film & Television Production at USC Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, with and emphasis in producing, sound design, and directing. Derek has work on many award winning projects as a sound designer and producer in everything from traditional narrative film, documentaries, live TV, and multi-cam. In addition to his work and studies, Derek is a member of Cinema Audio Society, MPSE, and LA Post Production Group. Derek is currently a production supervisor and in-house sound designer for Lunacy Productions in Santa Monica, CA.

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Erica Calhoun is an AP Middle Tennessee award-winning photographer & videographer currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Ohio and a 2016 photojournalism alum of Ohio University, Erica has been published in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NPR, Business Insider, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, as well as other notable publications and gallery exhibitions. Previously, Erica worked as the Content Producer for global non-profit, Soles4Souls. Before that, as a visual journalist for the USA Today network, as well as an assistant editor and colorist for Emmy-winning Evolve Studios. When not behind her camera or editing suite, Erica can be found exploring new trails with her dogs, practicing yoga or trying some new complicated recipe in the kitchen.

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Hey there! I'm Dylan, a documentary DP/Director based in Indiana. My passion lies in creating meaningful documentaries that tell compelling human stories and spark positive change. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of impactful projects, including my "Meet the Maker" documentary series, where I highlight the human stories behind artisans and their craft. With experience working for clients like YMCA, local non-profits, and small businesses I strive to produce content that resonates with audiences and makes a real difference. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life!

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I am originally from Washington D.C., raised in the greater Boston area and now living in central Ohio. I hold an M.A. in Documentary Photography from Ohio University and a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University. I focus on social issues, politics, breaking news and climate change. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone is made a bit better when we have the opportunity to connect to unfamiliar people, places, cultures and topics. My work has taken me around New England, Appalachia as well as Ireland. I cherish the opportunity to meet so many different people, many of whom have graciously let me into their lives.

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I am a photojournalist and a multimedia producer based in Delhi, India. I have worked with Blue Chalk Media and TIME as a series producer for the TIME India 100 series. I work as a DP for documentaries, branded content and films for NGOs such as Dream a Dream and Rangde. In 2019 my photo essay on the NRC issue in Assam, India was published on NPR. My master's in photojournalism & Documentary photography is from Ohio University. I own a small production company called Stray Dogs Media - https://www.straydogsmedia.com/ My documentary work is on https://www.ckvkphotos.com

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I'm Jake. I own and operate DF Production Services here in Knoxville, serving the SE USA with my wife, Kayla Ingle. I have a long history in freelance video production now largely operate as a producer and DP. That being said, I do a little bit of everything. We regularly provide G&E services, offering a 1 ton production van with fixtures. We offer multi-cam live streaming for events and sports games. I also routinely operate as a solo camera opp and videographer, sometimes for ENG, sometimes for documentary and corporate work. I'm happy to travel and love to work!

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Jeremiah Rhodes is an award-winning video producer and filmmaker whose work has focused on race and sexuality and how those influence life in the American South. He is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a BA in photo and video journalism. His work has been published in news outlets such as Washington Post, Texas Tribune, NPR, and the Raleigh News and Observer, and his film work has been screened in film festivals across the country, including Blackstar, New Orleans Film Festival, and Indie Grits.

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A visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience, a strength in composition, and demonstrable technical skills in production / post-production. My background has included leadership and production roles in corporate marketing, healthcare, film, academic, and non-profit environments; augmented with experience in documentary, broadcasting, and sports media. I love walking the line between the creative and the technical and am equally comfortable preparing logistics, developing strategy, operating a camera, or in the edit bay.

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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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