Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Moreno Valley, California, USA

Award-winning writer, director and producer in film, TV and journalism for 10 years. My recent directing work includes industry-recognized car ads for Hyundai, viral spots for brands like Amazon & Adidas, and social impact documentaries for Clorox. Before becoming an independent filmmaker I was a Senior Creative Producer at BuzzFeed Branded Video for 3 years. I juggled several projects at a time and in all different stages of the production process - one in post overseeing the edit, on set directing, doing a final copy edit on a script, and sending in a fresh pitch deck. Previously I was a network producer at Discovery Science Channel where I worked on shows like "The Unexplained Files," "Alien Encounters" and "Prophets of Science Fiction with Ridley Scott." I also created the video content and live produced panels for thousands of excited fans at Comic Con in NY & SD. I know the ins and outs of pitching to networks, developing shows and executing them on accelerated and full timelines. Before that I was at CNN Special Investigations and Documentaries, where I still have strong relationships from working on specials like "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door," "Battle for Blair Mountain," and "Latino in America." As an accomplished producer I received a Peabody for coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster as part of the "New Orleans Rising" documentary with Soledad O'Brien, Visionary Award at Summit Emerging Media Awards for the "Young Entrepreneurs" series for Hyundai, and spots on the Youtube Ad Leaderboard. While I am a creative who envisions a project coming to life as soon as I read the words on the page, I'm also a producer who knows how to deliver assets that meet client's criteria on time, and under budget. I can one-man-band it shooting 4k, editing in Premiere and creating graphics in Photoshop, run-and-gun with a camera op and sound guy on a doc shoot, or direct a commercial spot with a crew of 70. No matter what the project is, I will give it my all because I'm passionate about creating art. Lets make something awesome together!  

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• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Copywriter
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• TV News Producer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Transcriber
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer

Carolyne always seeks to find an authentic connection with her subjects and is passionate about the ability of visual storytelling to tell an accurate and powerful narrative. Carolyne began her journey as a photographer and visual storyteller in college; the magic chemistry of a white sheet of paper slowly developing into an image as the chemistry washed over was addicting and she changed her major Fine Art after struggling and failing with a Biology major and not being interested in the career aspects of a History degree. After university Carolyne worked as an assistant to photographer Jay Reilly, a photo editor for Sumner Photography, and assistant editor for photographer Joy Doherty, and she was the Lead BTS Still Photographer on the feature-length film To Save A Life (2009). After taking a journalism class at the local community college, Carolyne was asked if she wanted to intern at the San Diego Union-Tribune where she worked as an intern in the photo department of the News section. Her first brush with photojournalism she was hooked, previously not realizing her love of documentary photography and real-time history could be combined. After the internship, she continued to take classes in journalism and even was the Photo Editor at the Palomar College's student newspaper the Chariot. During this period Carolyne worked as a server and bartender throughout north San Diego County, honing her social skill set, learning how to interact with people, and getting them to like and trust her immediately. With her husband, they started a screen-printing company called Noble Ink where they made the merchandise for local music acts in San Diego. Through her time in the food industry, Carolyne backpacked through Europe, Mexico, and the United States, and also took the time to pursue her own personal projects covering the migrant caravan, wild horse roundups, and the sociological and ecological impact of Burning Man. Once the pandemic hit, Carolyne saw her restaurant close down and all of her freelance photography gigs canceled, she realized it was her one chance to be able to throw herself into studying filmmaking and storytelling. Again she enrolled in classes at her local community college, learning filmmaking, editing, and motion graphics. In the spring of 2020, she began an internship at KOCT - The Voice of North County, a local non-profit public access channel and production house starting as an audio technician and moving up to camera operating, floor directing, and teleprompter. She expanded her skill set to include focus pulling and slate as an Assistant Camera while working on several short films and a feature film in Los Angeles in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Currently, Carolyne works as the Lead Production Staff at KOCT and is the lead Videographer/Editor at San Diego LabRats.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Illustrator
• Documentary DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Documentary

I would like to continue to grow, and move forward with my career as a Director. I have been a paid videographer since I was 15 years old, studied cinema at George Mason University, and New York Film Academy, freelanced on major commercial sets with Jonas Akerlund for two years in Los Angeles, CA, and have been with Buzzfeed for what will be the total of 9 mos. I’ve been fortunate enough to work in Buzzfeed’s VR and 360 department using the Odyssey camera from Google. VR greatly interests me, and I believe it to be the “final frontier” of cinema. I am an avid traveler, and have been globe trotting since before I could walk. I completed a feature-length documentary, "Sailing On A Shoestring", for my senior thesis in college. The film is about my dad, who built his own boat during the height of the Apartheid in South Africa, and then proceeded to cross the Atlantic three times. The documentary allows him to relive his memories of sailing, and follows him in search of his vessel's fate. More recently, I have completed three short documentaries. Two of which from Film Stuff Productions in Italy and Poland, and the third with Buzzfeed.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Production Company
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• VR / AR

GEORGE LEWIS IS -JOURNALIST IN SIERRA LEONE, HAS GAINED INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIMS DUE TO HIS WORK IN JOURNALISM. LEWIS HAS OVER 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS CAMERAMAN. OVER 15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS A FREELANCE FILMMAKER BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. HE HAS CAPTURED THE MINDS, AND ATTENTION OF INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE WORLD WITH HIS ABILITY TO TELL THE AFRICAN STORY, FROM THE SIERRA LEONE PERSPECTIVE. BE IT THE CIVIL WAR, TUMULTUOUS ELECTIONS, THE DANGEROUS EBOLA EPIDEMIC- LEWIS ARMED WITH HIS CAMERA HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT IN THE FACE OF SIERRA LEONE’S STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES.HE HAS SHOT SEVERAL FICTION FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES THAT CAN BE RATED UP TO INTERNATIONAL STANDERED. HE HAS WORK AS FIXER FOR CGTN AFRICA, CNN AFRICAN, WORLD BANK AMONGST OTHER SEVERAL PROJECTS. . HAS EXPERIENCE IN LIGHTING, SOUND GRAPPHER. A TRAINER BY WELT FILM, DW ACADEMY AFRICA, SCRITNET, AMONGST OTHER VARIOUS OTHER TRAINING HER HAS UNDERTOOK. HE HAS TRAVEL TO SEVERAL COUNTRIES.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Camera Talent
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Commercial DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I started out as still photographer freelancing in the Washington D.C. Area. I was published in just about every magazine in town as well as National and International news outlets. I was able to travel thanks my camera. I love melting into the crowd or background and capturing the moment, mood or feeling. After years of freelance I worked as a press photographer for the U.S. Department of State. A few years in, State hired me to produce, shoot, direct, and edit short form documentaries traveling domestically and internationally. For me, documentaries are personal insights to spectacular people and their lives. Sometimes I want to expose a wrong and sometimes I just want to revel in someone's goodness, quirkiness, talent, silliness. What makes humankind act the way we do? What motivates us to make choices, start organizations, ruin lives for our own gain? How does one find their demise? Human life is so pedestrian at times and then so unpredictable. Our duality is fascinating.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nova West is an artist, filmmaker, photographer, conservationist, and environmental educator originating from southern Minnesota. Currently based out of San Diego California, their passion lies in exploring our natural world and finding creative ways to inspire others to jump in. Nova currently works as a freelance camera operator - specializing in wildlife, expedition, and underwater documentary storytelling - and as an artist and designer by commission. They often work at sea as a Video Engineer and Expedition Documentarian aboard the E/V Nautilus, operating ROV camera systems and documenting groundbreaking deep sea exploration operations. They also filmed and co-directed Diving for Rays, which is now available for streaming globally on Waterbear Network. Across their work they've collaborated with organizations such as National Geographic, Discovery, Netflix, Red Rock Films, NOAA, Ocean Exploration Trust, and more.

• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist • Media Consultant • AI Expert • Professor • Blogger • Author • Lifestyle Specialist ••• Olivia Smith is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, media consultant and AI expert based in L.A. She focuses on innovating storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Olivia is currently on the GenAI Content team at Meta. Before this role, she spent a decade at Disney, working for ABC News, GMA and ABC7. Olivia is also an Adjunct Professor at USC. Beyond journalism and tech, Olivia has several passion projects. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Media Consulting Coaches, where she offers on-camera training and content creation courses. She is also the Founder and CEO of the blog Get Savvy with Social. Olivia is a lifestyle specialist and has a Certified Nutrition credential through NASM. She loves writing and authored a series of children's books about detective dogs, which she created with her father. Follow her for day-to-day updates on her work @LivNews and #LivWell.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Executive Producer

Mark Abramson (b. 1988) is a Russian-American freelance photographer and filmmaker based in New York City. I am drawn to telling stories that allow me to pass through a window and enter into subjects’ lives and document their existence and experiences. Much of my desire to cover issues concerning immigration and other social issues come from the fabric of my family history and its migration from the former Soviet Union and how that has enabled me to work with my camera. My interest in exploring reporting led me study print journalism at the George Washington University, which then led me to receive more formal training as a photographer and video journalist at the Washington Post and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel I am an English, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew speaker and a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. My published work and other clients also include: The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week , Getty Images, GOOD Magazine, and more.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a multi-award winning creative non-fiction producer/editor with close to 15 years of professional broadcast experience and a freshly mounted MFA degree from Parsons School of Design in NYC. I created an EMMY nominated TV docu-series about artists called ''ART or something like it!'', produced & edited an EMMY award winning magazine series called "Study With The Best", as well as, many other award-winning TV projects, promotional packages, interviews, presentations and PSA’s for several major broadcast networks in the NYC market. Recently, I have been producing a monthly series of short-form non-fiction movies exploring the creative process of eccentric performing artists called ''A FOOL'S IDEA'' (which won 3 awards at the 2014 LA Web-Series Festival for Outstanding Series, Directing & Editing and was an 'Official Selection' in the 2014 Miami Web Festival). I am passionate about telling honest, human stories, which inspire people to achieve greatness.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Nate Forer is an accomplished and highly regarded visual storyteller. He possesses a unique eye and creative vision that enables him to capture compelling images that emotionally move and inspire. As a photojournalist he has crossed the country covering news events ranging from political battles in New York to street protests in California. Forer is also an experienced producer, director, editor and cinematographer. His documentaries include a rafting expedition down the Grand Canyon and his corporate videos feature an in-depth look at Syracuse University Recreation. Born in Los Angeles, Forer graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Photography. He is Founder and CEO of MOUNTech, an action sports media company. He aspires to creatively combine science, technology and visual storytelling into an innovative new art form.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm a videographer and editor based in Los Angeles, working primarily in the music world but open to all projects. I have worked as a DP on independent shorts and fashion editorials, shot/edited various behind-the-scenes videos, shot/directed/edited a number of music videos, and have worked as an editor and assistant editor on popular YouTube reality shows, among other roles. Prior to this experience, I ran a Greek food company for which I also did food photography and videography. I graduated from Georgetown University in 2015 with a degree in Culture and Politics, emphasis on media and the environment. At Georgetown, I studied documentary film, worked as the university photographer/videographer, interned at a documentary production company in New York, and worked on several student film projects, one of which went on to screen at festivals worldwide.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Justin L. Stewart is an independent visual journalist from Jackson Hole, Wyoming who is currently based in Los Angeles, California. Justin earned his Master of Arts in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri and his Bachelor of Arts in Film & Photography from Montana State University - Bozeman. He likes to work on projects that utilize his videography and photography skills - or any that give him a reason to fly his drone. Justin's work has been published in The Atlantic, TIME's Lightbox, Al Jazeera, ESPN, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and many other outlets. He contributed to Spike Lee's "2 Fists Up," documentary about the protests and unrest on the University of Missouri's campus during the fall semester of 2015.

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• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Portrait Photographer

Live Art Love (www.LiveArtLove.com) is a Creative Company that specializes in Advertising, Fashion, Documentaries and New Media. Working as a video production team every project is developed in house from start to finish. Live Art Love puts passion and enthusiasm into every project regardless of budget. Our team includes Brand Strategists, Creatives, Producers and Directors - who have worked with some of the biggest ad agencies, including Wieden+Kennedy, M&C Saatchi, and Jack Morton. Live Art Love Clients include: Bose Headphones, Foot locker, AT&T, Reebok, SIX:02, Halls and NAPA Auto Parts to name a few. We specialize in quick turnaround completing every part of the creative process in-house from story, production and post production. We also offer additional services in visual content for social media and print advertising.

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• Commercial DP
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• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

With over 14 years of experience in video production and content development, I specialize in creating compelling, high-quality stories that engage and inspire diverse audiences. As the Executive Producer, I oversee the end-to-end development, writing, and production of premium video content for YouTube creators and social media platforms. My career highlights include producing award-winning projects such as Speed of Now, Hacking the Apocalypse, and So Retro, which have earned Gold and Silver honors from respected organizations. I bring a well-rounded skill set to every project, including channel growth strategies, project management, budgeting, cinematography, studio lighting, color grading, drone and camera operation, video editing, audio mixing, and post-production. I collaborate with teams and clients to bring creative visions to life and drive measurable results.

• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Executive Producer
• Field Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
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• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

My name is Alec Walsh and I’m a filmmaker, photographer, artist, small business-owner and freelancer. I’m currently based in San Diego, California but have also lived in Denver, Colorado, Park City, Utah and Sydney, Australia. I’m a passionate visual storyteller and enjoy immersing myself in my work. I appreciate the process and unique set of challenges each creative opportunity provides. I have experience working as a Self-Shooting Director/Producer for brands like Smith Optics, Adidas, OluKai, and more. I've also worked on set with larger commercial and documentary productions as a Cinematographer, Underwater Camera Operator, Video Editor and Still Photographer. I’d love to help you bring your vision to life. I’m always looking to grow as a creative and to collaborate with new partners.

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• Copywriter
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Copy Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
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• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Art Director
• Senior Editor

John Javellana (b. 1984, Philippines) is a photojournalist based in Los Angeles, CA. His professional career started in 2008 as he was completing his degree as a Communication Arts major at the De La Salle University when he was hired as a stringer for the Reuters News Agency. After completing his degree, he became one of the youngest photojournalists to work for the wire agencies in the country and has covered most of the major news event up to this day. Primarily a news photographer who specializes in spot/breaking news, John is also a documentary cinematographer and has worked on documentaries for outfits shows and NGOs such as “58” for US Aid and Asia Foundation; “Philippines : Abuses Go Unpunished” for Human Rights Watch; short documentaries and pieces for Storyline and Rappler.com, where he worked as the photo editor in 2013.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Mogli owns and operates his own multi-media production business called, The Mogli, where he creates compelling visual content for hotel/resorts, businesses, non- profits, and media outlets, as well as local artists and musicians for passion projects. In addition, he's an avid traveller, very adaptable and have experience shooting photos and videos in many different environments, including the Amazon jungle, Peru, West Africa, Asia, Philippines and many others. Experience being on set in short and feature length films as; Cinematography, 1st & 2nd AC, DIT and On Set Photography. Mogli’s work has been featured in outlets such as Business Insider, Quartz, California magazine, placed work at the de Young Museum, SF and many more.

• Production Company
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Colorist
• Landscape Photographer
• Audio Storyteller
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Product Photographer
• Drone Operator

Li has directed, produced, and written content for Twentieth Century FOX, HBO, Showtime, PBS, Amazon, Super Deluxe, Omaze, (RED), General Electric, Call of Duty Foundation, and her work has been featured on Upworthy, Gizmodo, Huffington Post, Voto Latino, We Are Mitu, etc. Her films have also screened at Refinery29's 29 Rooms as part of New York Fashion Week, SITGES Film Festival, Slamdance, Los Angeles County Museum of Art Young Directors Night, Los Angeles Film Festival, American Cinematheque, Comic-Con, the Academy for Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and been recognized as a Vimeo Staff Pick. SHOOT named Li as a helmer to watch in their worldwide search for the next generation of film and commercial directors. Li’s work was also featured on SourceECreative’s The Scout.

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• Video Editor - News
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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm a film student currently attending school at University of California, San Diego with a minor in Literature/Writing. I was born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam and currently based in Anaheim and San Diego. I got into filmmaking because I am both intrigued by the creative writing process and I have a deep passion for photography/cinematography. When I combined these two elements together, I realized that I could make something meaningful with it, and I decided to pursue this field. So far, I have written and directed two short student films as part of a production program called Triton Television, in which I am also a producer for. Although I am film student, I'm looking to build my experiences as an artist and as a person wanting to know more about the creative industry.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Ben Dorger is a filmmaker, photographer and visual journalist based in Ventura, California. Ben has a Masters in New Media Photojournalism from the Corcoran College of Art and Design and has a BFA in Media Art from the University of Tennessee. His work has been published in USA Today and The Washington Post and he was the Senior Video Editor at Stone Soup Films in Washington, DC. Ben was an award-winning multimedia journalist at the Standard-Examiner newspaper in Ogden, Utah. He has had multiple independent documentary films screen in several film festivals. His latest independent film, "Shad Run," an environmental film chronicling the American Shad fish, is making its rounds in film festivals and aired on public television.

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• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director