Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Peoria, Illinois, USA

Hunter N. Johnson is a documentary filmmaker, photographer and editor whose projects seek to advance human rights through visual storytelling. His work has been featured on CBS, The Atlantic, PBS, AFI Docs, and has garnered over 16 million online views. For four years Hunter worked with The Perennial Plate, a two-time James Beard Award-winning and Emmy-nominated traveling documentary team creating short documentaries on the human stories behind sustainable food production. Hunter has created videos for Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and is currently producing a project for the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. In 2020, Hunter directed and edited a viral, nonpartisan video featuring four Minnesota Governors calling for civility in the 2020 election, garnering more than four million views and featured on multiple primetime national cable programs. In 2021, Hunter completed a documentary film following two independent journalists who report on disappearances in Mexico. It was screened at 11 international film festivals and is now available online at untilwefindthem.com In 2022, Hunter edited a short documentary for CBS News about the political crisis and democratic backsliding in Hong Kong. Hunter is fluent in Spanish, and has a Masters of Human Rights from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, with a concentration in Arts Advocacy.

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Bilgin graduated from Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts in 1997 with a degree as a Movie Director. The following year he returned to his native Turkey where he embarked on a journalism career when he was hired as a news coordinator with a local Turkish newspaper, Korfezde Olay, in Balikesir. A year later, he began compulsory service in the Turkish Air Force as a reserve officer. Upon completion, he returned to journalism and joined the Ihlas News Agency (IHA) in 2000. There he served as a correspondent and was handed international assignments in 30 nations. He was also a war correspondent in Iraq in 2004 and in Palestine, covering the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict.   Bilgin joined The Anadolu Agency (AA) in 2007, one of the world’s largest and preeminent news organizations. Initially based in AA’s headquarters office in Ankara, Turkey, he traveled to more than 30 countries while accompanying dignitaries and senior Turkish officials during their overseas missions.   He transferred to AA’s New York City office in 2011, where he has covered U.S. national news, including the Boston Marathon bombings; Moore, Oklahoma tornado; West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion and the protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Bilgin’s pictures, videos and news reports have been published and broadcast in some of the world’s most respected and prestigious media outlets. He is continuing to his career as a freelancer.   He is father of two.

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Hi, I’m Nora. I’m a St. Louis, MO based photographer and videographer who specializes in live event coverage, visual storytelling, and commercial photography. Upon graduation from Washington University in St. Louis with a thorough analytical education of film theory and media studies in 2011, I was commissioned for video projects with local businesses and began to freelance regularly before I founded Pandamedia, LLC in 2015. I have worked with newspapers as a photojournalist and community partners like Operation Food Search to create a PSA for their nutrition program. I produced corporate advertising for Ten Peaks Partners wealth management firm and Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery ice cream shop. I collaborated with community radio station KDHX to provide photo and video coverage of live concerts for digital publication. I seek work within my experience of live event coverage, as well as opportunities to expand into documentary and video journalism.

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With over a decade of experience behind the lens, I have mastered the art of capturing the essence of fashion, the soul of portraits, and the vibrancy of events. I am a traveling photographer based in St.Louis, MO with a degree in Design from The University of the District of Columbia. At a young age, my father was captivated by how visually keen my eye was to people and the finished product. When interview my father stated, “Elegance always could visualize a finished product with people and art despite how rough the beginning may have looked.” This quote has been the foundation of my business. Taking a vision and bringing it to life through the art of photography. My work focuses on portraits with editorial and fashion finishes. My goal is to capture the beauty in the young and those of age. My love for people and being able to connect and hear my client’s unique journey has remained my foundation. Today, Elegance has been published in fashion and editorial magazine

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Seasoned cinematographer and editor. Began in 1985. Started with 3/4 inch to Betacam SP to Arri 16 and 35 mm film and now using Black Magic Ursa, DSLR's and aerial drone. I have produced several films for the VA/NASAA on the Montgomery GI Bill (No One Walks Alone, Troops to Teachers, OJT-On the Job Training), TV and educational films for The University of MO, Columbia, Mizzou Athletics, Maytag, Westinghouse, Ellis-Fischel Cancer Center, Army Reserves, Dept of Defense, Presidental video pool, and too many more to list. I own all of my equipment including indoor and outdoor lighting kits, high end microphones, shotguns and lavs, jib arm and dolly, portable green screen, etc. Fully equipped production van and I like to drive to locations all over the US. www.bakerdigitalmarketing.com. You Tube: Thom Baker

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I have worked with video from a early age gaining most of my valuable skills through hands on professional experience. I have worked in many different positions in various sizes of production. I'm interested in finding stories that inspire people to look at social and cultural affairs in a different light. I'm confident that once I find a story I'm passionate about it, I will be able to contribute a valuable and substantial perspective on the most relevant and crucial topics. I'm very much interested in economic inequality and the people who do their part to work to resolve it. I also believe in addressing environmental concerns. My passion for art creates great interest in the ways technology is constantly challenging artists and developing artistic techniques. I also am aware of the influences political actions have on any of the preceding interests.

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• HD Live Operator
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• Audio Storyteller

I'm Fran, 28, Philosophy Major and Film MFA, with an interest in story telling, be it still images or 24fps. I've been doing principal cinematography for several projects in the west area of Puerto Rico, Chicago, and New York. Received a couple of National Awards for Best Cinematography in a short film, and recently curated my first photographic series titled 'Darklight'. Lately I've been focusing more on directing, since I wanna employ my cinematographic skills in telling my own stories. Occasionally I work with Discovery Communications LATAM hand picking stock images for their web platforms, and encoding selected media. On my free time I volunteer as a Barista at a local coffee shop, since I find that the best stories to tell often come from the people around us.

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I’ve been a visual journalist for ten years, five of which were spent at a newspaper in the Midwest. Recently, World Press Photo and Pictures of the Year International honored my work. I was also named the 2014 Great Plains Photographer of the Year. I've done quite a bit of combined video and still work for newspapers and websites as well as multiple day projects for Gannett and the Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago. Most recently, I wrapped on a national video and still project for UPS. I love to share stories of people and communities, and I’m in luck because there’s never been a better time to connect with audiences. With my camera, I can capture a singular moment of beauty or a narrative of experience through video.

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Zoe Rain (American, b. 1993) is a photographer and filmmaker based in Chicago, with over a decade of experience in nearly every subject of the commercial photography field. Zoe’s work gained quick notoriety with its iconic and distinguished signature style, and has since seen the cover of Rolling Stone, subway car ads and Billboards across the country. After being hired as Macklemore’s full time tour photographer, she has since worked with some of the world’s largest musicians, including Chance The Rapper, Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilara, Kesha and Vic Mensa. Zoe’s high-impact photography and creative direction has been leveraged by some of the largest brands in the industry. She has been hosted to speak at Apple Talks, as well as industry panels across the country.

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Roberto Rodriguez is a freelance photojournalist currently living in St. Louis, Missouri. His work has appeared in various international and US publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. He is also a regular contributor to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Roberto graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism from the University of North Texas in 2009. Before moving to St. Louis in 2013, he was a full-time photojournalist at the Amarillo Globe-News, based in Amarillo, TX, for 3.5 years. For his work, he has received numerous awards from the National Press Photographer’s Association and the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors, among others. He was named the 2012 TAPME Photographer of the Year

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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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Based in Chicago, Teddy Waffles specializes in A-Z video production across all genres. Expertise in run-and-gun filmmaking, on-the-go interviews, and DSLR cinematography. A self-taught editor at the age of 15, he decided to pursue this avenue deeper by attending Columbia College Chicago's Film & Video program, graduating with a focus on Cinematography and Post Production. Being a shooter and editor makes both production and post a synchronous process - shooting with the edit in mind, making him a one-man-crew with zero limitations.

• Documentary DP
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• Video Editor - Documentary
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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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Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I first picked up a camera when I was 18-years-old and immediately started my journey as a photojournalist. In 2014, I moved to Kansas City, Missouri, for school and began documenting communities on the east side of town. In 2020, I started my career as a freelance photographer and covered politics, policing, the impact of COVID-19 and homelessness. After a brief period working for a social service agency, I decided to return to school to receive formal training in photojournalism. I am now a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism.

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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 am a three-time Emmy award winner media professional and creative producer with over seven years of experience in video production and edition of commercials, digital videos, promos, spots, corporate videos for different media outlets including TV, Web, Social Media and Radio. My ambition to create and tell innovate stories forces me to be more dedicated finding what I want and how it should look visually.

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A veteran producer, director and shooter best known for creating the first-of-a-kind award winning music and culture web video series Lo-Fi Saint Louis or my feature-length documentary about St. Louis brick, Brick by Chance and Fortune. I've also produced videos for brands like MTV, Mountain Dew, BBC, CBS Sports and Village Voice Media as well as several music videos for artists including Pokey LaFarge.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Typographer
• Art Director