Discover Top Freelancers in Rochester, New York, USA

I'm a freelance journalist specializing in complex, long-form feature stories (5,000+ words), typically with a science angle. My work has appeared in a wide range of magazines, including Harper's, Popular Science, Scientific American, Oxford American, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Alaska, Boating, and many others. I'm also a professional photographer and often shoot the photos that accompany my feature stories. In addition to publishing stories in mainstream media outlets, I also publish literary essays and photo essays in respected journals such as Granta, Colors, The Baffler, A Public Space, Southern Review, Cabinet, Gettysburg Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, and most recently N+1. My online-only work includes a five-part series for Slate.com. I have reported stories from Afghanistan, Japan, Ukraine, Kuwait, Italy, and Spain, and my work has been recognized in Best American Essays and Best American Science & Nature Writing.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist

I started my journey in video by working for a Army training center in Fort Polk Louisiana. While news style shooting appealed to me, it was the imagery, and how the frame could add to the story that really caught my attention. I began getting more into photography, framing, composition, lighting. After several years as a freelancer I decided to get a degree in production. Formal learning fanned the flames of my interest in cinematography, and taught me that I could create amazing images rather than just finding them. I've been lucky to maintain that passion for more than a decade, and I've been even more lucky to find other amazing crew members to work on productions with. My heart is working with a camera, and the artful and technical aspects that a imaging device helps me create.

• Documentary DP

Randy Wenner is active as a freelance radio journalist, with stories airing regularly on NPR, WAER-FM (the SU campus NPR affiliate) and WRVO-FM (the Oswego NPR affiliate). He is the recipient of a 2013 Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best Use of Sound, and several Syracuse Press Club and New York State AP Broadcasters awards. Prior to joining the University, Wenner worked at CBS affiliate WTVH-TV 5 in Syracuse as a news producer, reporter and on-air talent. He also served as program director, during which time WTVH maintained its position as a market leader in an era of declining viewership. He began his career in communications as a news anchor/reporter at WRUN/WKGW radio in the Utica area before joining the staff at WTVH.

• Sound Mixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host

I’m a director and cinematographer specializing in nonfiction film, including documentary and branded content. I began my career as an independent documentary photographer for clients like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal covering issues including mental health, politics, and the American healthcare system. I’m also the founder of the production company Big Slide Creative. I own a full kit of equipment including cameras, lenses, LED lighting, grip & electric, and audio. Any specialty equipment can be sourced locally.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have owned a production company and have been producing and directing video projects for nearly 20 years. I have directed everything from music videos to feature films, including over 200 TV commercials and dozens of business industrials and website landing videos. I have also done over 100 videos for multiple fortune 100 global brands (under NDA, so I can't disclose them). You can find several links to samples in this PDF: http://www.kevinhicks.com/KevinHicksSamples.pdf I am a Cornell graduate, and have extensive resources to cover any production situation needed.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

13+ years as a multidisciplinary graphic designer with foundational skills in fine art, specifically drawing and illustration. Fluent in current graphic design software, knowledgeable on production digital media. Capable of managing all aspects of creative process from start to finish, while holding a keen understanding of work flow, budgeting and other logistics. Values critique and gives opinion while adapting to fulfill needs of short and long term objectives under tight deadlines.

• Art Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Illustrator
• Graphic Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer

I am a Location sound Recordist with 18 years experience. Specializing in all ranges of production sound recording for Television and Film Productions. Extensive experience i Documentary, Film, Sports, Reality Television, and Broadcast News. I use the best location recording techiqhes and tools in the business to tell stories.

• Sound Mixer

I’m an Italian filmmaker from Florence who made the leap across the ocean to pursue my craft. Starting out as a solo filmmaker, I’ve experienced every part of the process, from acting to writing, which has deepened my understanding and passion for this profession. Now, I’m eager to collaborate and be part of a larger crew, knowing that’s the key to creating something bigger and more impactful.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer
• Documentary DP

Video journalist with a passion for traveling, food, sports, nature, news. I shoot, produce, write and report from all over the world. Italian from Napoli, I live in NYC and I speak and write English, French, Italian, Spanish and a little of Portuguese. I own a Sony PMW-200 and a small Panasonic XC-X920.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

Experienced Video Editor and Post Production Manager with a dynamic myriad of associated skills. A critical-thinker with a proven, detail oriented approach. Valuable contributor to creative development and video production and post production teams. Strategic planner, developer of successful SOPs, and all around go to guy for that which cannot be solved.

• Post-Production Manager
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Graphic Designer
• Sound Designer
• Creative Director

I'm a freelance photojournalist based in eastern Iowa. I like use my education in Sociology to focus on unique subcultures ranging from metal-heads, juggalos, and drag shows to body modification and everyday oddities. I am passionate about visual storytelling and am genuinely interested in the meanings brought out through other people's passions. Whatever they may be. jamesyear.com

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Hello! I have personally filmed and edited over 1000 videos for companies like Rolls-Royce, Wyndham, and Lonovo. I now have a local video production business by NYC in NJ to help fulfill higher-level animation projects such as ad 3d game trailers and 3d illusion billboards.

• Colorist
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Creative Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Sound Designer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Metaverse

I've produced, shot and edited nearly 100 video segments, 40 of which were on CNN. My videos have been also been promoted by The Daily Beast, Smithsonian Channel, Rockstar Games and One Day on Earth. Reel: https://vimeo.com/89386155 other videos: ireport.cnn.com/people/alexpreditor

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Recent Montclair State University graduate with a BA in Film and Television, focusing on TV production. Proficient in scriptwriting, editing, camera operation, and production assistance. Passionate about creating compelling stories and enhancing production quality.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Graphic Designer

Yuhan Zhao (Jaynee) is a broadcast & digital journalism graduate of Syracuse University. She has worked for CBS, Bytedance and more, skilful in cross-cultural storytelling and video editing. She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant

I was born raised in a small coastal city in East China. I am now a journalism graduate student at S.I. Newhouse school of Public Communications, Syracuse University. I want to become a political reporter and multimedia journalist, documenting social movements in China.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I'm a marketing communications professional and writer with over 18 years of experience. He lives in the Ithaca area of Upstate New York. My areas of expertise include music, food, the arts, and economic development.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Jamie is a photographer and videographer based out of Ithaca, NY. He works as a media producer for the Cornell Small Farms Program.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Experienced Photographer with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Strong in arts and design. Professionally skilled in video and audio editing.

• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Colorist
• Video Editor - Documentary

Hi, My name is Shaqori Morris. I am a full time beauty content creator and self taught makeup artist. Both of which I am extremely passionate about and love doing!

• Digital Content Creator