Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Tacoma, Washington, USA

Ian J. Connors got his start behind the camera in the US Military with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron. As a combat camera person Ian was challenged to produce quality imagery and compelling stories in some of the most austere conditions in some of the worlds hotspots to including; Bosnia, Korea, The Middle East, and New Jersey. The skills and work ethic he learned in the military translated well to being a freelance cinematographer. He left the military and moved to Seattle and started Directing, Producing, and being a cinematographer for multiple award winning documentaries, corporate videos, and music videos. He attended the Newhouse school of Journalism at Syracuse University and the Seattle Film Institute.

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

Crafting Stories. Capturing Attention. For over 10 years, I've honed my skills in video production and still photography. I excel in field shooting, post-production, and crafting compelling visual stories that resonate with audiences through authentic storytelling. My expertise spans the entire video production process, from script writing (non-fiction) and directing to shooting and editing. Project management is also in my wheelhouse. I have a proven track record of taking projects from concept all the way to dissemination. I'm passionate about creating evocative imagery that connects with viewers, especially on social media. I also bring experience in cross-cultural communication and story development to the table, ensuring my work resonates deeply with a wide range of audiences.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer

I'm an American cinematographer with a decade of professional experience, having worked in France, the UK, Chile and Senegal on various documentary and narrative pieces. Recent 2nd Unit DP feature work include A Good Girl (2019) and You Can’t Say No (2018) (Peter Fonda and Marguerite Moreau). Awards include a Best Foreign Film (short) at the Burbank International Film Festival and a Webby for Journey to the Edge of Space. I've shot countless other commercial, music video, branded content and documentary work for major brands and networks. With a BFA in Motion Pictures and Television emphasis of Cinematography from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, I continue to work in all forms of film with a love of light.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a Miwok investigative journalist known for my ability to tackle challenging and inaccessible stories that others may shy away from. With my background in travel writing, I have honed my skills in crafting captivating narratives. I'm one of the few who transitioned from blog to print in 2011, while expanding my expertise to include photography, video and documentary production, and emerging media. I believe stories should engage readers on multiple levels and am passionate about shedding light on pressing environmental challenges and amplifying the voices and stories of Indigenous Peoples. I continue to push the boundaries of storytelling, fearlessly taking on stories that others may find daunting. Please consider my extensive coverage of Standing Rock in 2016.

• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I'm Graham Dale, DP, videographer, sUAS pilot, and your personal Pacific Northwest A/V multi-tool! Licensed, insured, experienced, and armed to the teeth with the equipment you need to get the coverage you're after. When you hire me you have access to $100,000+ of video production equipment at no additional cost, no rentals necessary! We can keep things simple, or crew up and rent, you decide! Choosing me you the benefit of years of my experience in fast paced event shooting, as well as interview and docu-series, live streaming, sports, music videos, short film. I'm at home executing well laid plans, or run and gunning, whatever the client needs!

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Company
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

A seasoned Emmy Award-winning producer/shooter with more than fifteen years of experience developing, producing and shooting documentaries, broadcast television series and strategic multimedia communications. Born and raised in Calgary, Canada and trained in the trenches of the factual television industry of Washington, DC, Nils now calls Seattle home, working with broadcast clients, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses throughout the world. He has produced, shot and written over a hundred broadcast and non-broadcast projects for clients such as History, Discovery, The National Park Service, PBS, National Geographic, Red Bull Media and BET.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
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• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

Dedicated, experienced video professional with over 20 years of experience producing, shooting and editing corporate video projects, including broadcast and Web work. Founded a successful video production company in 1995 specializing in high-impact, dynamic marketing and training videos for tech companies, business-to-business and business-to-consumer clients. Have worked on international projects in over 10 countries for Fortune 500 companies and midsized businesses. Select clients include Nike, Intel, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, GNC, McAfee Security, Mentor Graphics, Adidas, and the legendary rock band KISS.

• Production Company
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer

Space nerd. Film connoisseur. Camera guy. Good driver. Better Cook. Adventure addict. I'm always on the hunt for new challenges and ways to infuse my work with passion. I work in the camera department on set and my roles encompass everything from director of photography, to camera operator, and 1st assistant camera/focus puller. I'm experienced and capable of handling most industry standard camera systems and components, no matter how complex. Two of my specialties are complicated camera builds and pulling focus on long, moving shots.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Gaffer
• HD Live Operator
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

My purpose is to inspire collaboration so that what matters most can be its best. If your video is not going to make an impact in the world or your business, I'm not interested. I'm Jason Weitz and I run Left Mind Media. I've been in the industry since 2001, and have done work for companies such as Nike, Oregon Scientific, Keen, Columbia Sportswear, and Wacom. I've also worked with several smaller businesses to impact their bottom line. I specialize in interviews, because authenticity is the real key to making a video that works.

• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Content Strategist
• Digital Content Creator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• Non-Fiction Film Director

My name is Chuck Oldright. I am the owner/producer at Turning Leaf Productions in Olympia, Washington. I've been in the video production business for almost 10 years and absolutely love what I do. I would describe myself as a 'run and gun' specialist, although working in a team environment is comfortable for me. I produce a wide variety of films. Most of my work is training videos, weddings, promotional videos and documentary filming. I'm always looking for ways to make myself a better story teller and continue to grow as a videographer and editor.

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

Brent Combs is a documentary photographer and videographer based out of Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art & Design with a BFA in Photojournalism. Brent’s work has been exhibited in Syracuse, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. Most recently at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. showing “For The Love, Not The Fame.” Brent's visual stories offer insight into particular spheres of humanity. He has worked to document poverty, social unrest, and social movements. Through his work, he strives to create images that demand consideration for the lives depicted.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Jay is a Seattle-based documentary filmmaker and photographer. Coming from a background in broadcast news, he went on to create branded video content for companies like SpaceX and Redfin, and capture stories for media outlets like Money Magazine and Discovery Science. In 2020, Jay co-directed “Vertical: The Future of Farming” which became a finalist in the New York International Film Awards and was awarded Best Short Documentary in the Angeles Documentary Festival. His most recent mini documentary “The Hunt for the Asian Giant Hornet” is now screening in film festivals around the US.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator

I'm a visual journalist and filmmaker focusing on human trafficking, alternative energy, and the environment. I tell stories for non-profits, news organizations, and companies. I specialize in developing and producing social media ready projects with character driven narratives and universal themes built on the tenets of journalism. I'm a World Press, Pictures of the Year and Best of Photojournalism winner, Emmy and Webby nominated, and have won several successful journalism and social justice impact grants.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer

Benjamin Pitts is a producer and documentary filmmaker based in Portland, Oregon.  He started his career in Los Angeles before relocating to Portland in 2015.  Aside from film and television, Ben is inspired by music, art, and literature.  He is an avid hiker and film fan and enjoys traveling.  Ben is currently the founder of Clinton Street Media, a video production company specializing in educational and corporate media as well as newsgathering and branded documentaries.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Director of Photography, Director and Photographer Padraic O'Meara has spent the last decade working on a diverse range of projects from commercial to personal, fiction to documentary. A natural leader and collaborator, he brings an excellent eye and a knack for storytelling to each project. Personal stories told through actions, revealing whats beneath the surface is what drives his vision. He continues to freelance as a director, photographer and a director of photography.

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

A storyteller at heart, Mari is in constant pursuit of ways to visually translate the human experience. She is a 10-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker who specializes in documentary and non-fiction storytelling. Whether it’s putting a human face to the impacts of climate change or documenting sustainable agriculture in Brazil, Mari tells cinematic stories that have direct social, environmental, and personal impacts.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Sound Mixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Digital Content Creator

Video producer, director, editor, and motion graphics designer seeking opportunities to craft genuine human stories. Dedicated to documentary filmmaking. Extensive technical, creative and interpersonal skills. Highly productive, organized and deadline focused. Driven by curiosity and the desire to learn. Clients value my speed, technical mastery, artistic eye and professional yet relaxed work style.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer

I have spent the entirety of my lifetime traveling and chasing stories. I have lived in six countries on three continents and traveled through hundreds of places in dozens of countries on all but one continent (Antarctica). Understanding cultures, their people, their values, and motivators is a never-ending adventure. I am a US Army Combat Veteran with experience in hostile, dynamic environments.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Production Assistant

I am a freelance videographer, photographer, and producer based out of Portland, Oregon. I have worked in the creative industry for over 15 years as an art director and animator and have worked with a range of clients from large international brands to local mom and pop shops. In my freetime I am building up a production company that focuses on telling unique stories with a theme of Eco-conciousness, activism, and mindfulness.

• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer

As a freelance photographer and filmmaker I have shot, edited, and directed numerous projects in a variety of different fields. I've worked with Non-Profits on media campaigns spearheading environmental and social justice movements, reported live stories as a front lines journalist for news/media outlets, filmed/ edited multiple documentaries, shot festivals, concerts, and worked on promotional/ advertising campaigns for numerous other clients.

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• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist