Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Tempe, Arizona, USA

Anna Clare Spelman is a documentary filmmaker, DP, and editor whose work revolves around working with individuals to tell empowering stories about women and people in the LGBT community, and exploring the causes and consequences of immigration. She is interested in how we create identity and find community, particularly in the context of religion. Her first feature film is currently in production. She has collaborated with Univision News, Blue Chalk Media, Al Jazeera, and TIME Magazine, among others. Anna's projects have taken her to India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, México, and across the United States. Her work has been recognized by the North Carolina Press Photographers Association, College Photographer of the Year, NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism, and she was nominated for a 2016 News and Documentary Emmy Award. A short documentary for Time Magazine was named a Vimeo Staff Pick in 2018 and won the Webby Awards’ People's Choice Award and Judges Award in the News and Politics category. She is an Adelante Fellow with the International Women’s Media Foundation, and holds a B.A. in Women/Gender/Sexuality Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in Visual Journalism from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable working in both languages.

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I specialize in close-in coverage of breaking news events, filling in gaps in major network coverage. I designed a custom mobile journalism system that provides me with a more flexible platform to quickly broadcast and upload media. I’m constantly working on new ways to leverage advances in mobile technology, and further simplify the complex tasks required of any multimedia journalist. My focus on speed, mobility and simplicity gives me an ability to satisfy the ever-growing need for lightning-fast, concise, unbiased, and broadcast-quality news products. Whenever possible, I use drone and 360° video live-streams to create an unedited, immersive experience for viewers. I also produce documentary video and occasionally publish written news stories.

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I am a freelance videographer with six years of experience working a range of jobs, including filming live court, reality TV, and promotional content. I have also been the lead coordinator of a university writing lab, an English teacher, op ed columnist, and newspaper editor. I received my MFA from Northern Arizona University in 2016.

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After working as a student journalist in 2004, Andrew fell in love with storytelling for impact. Between 2005-08 he cut his teeth as a coordinator on The Amazing Race; 3rd AD on the BAFTA-nominated docudrama Eagle Falls; as PM for Discovery and Animal Planet shows; and as the writer/producer/director of marketing videos for impact organizations. This while also story producing The Joe Show documentary, with his mentor turned partner, Director Randy Murray. In 2008, Andrew and Murray began another documentary, Mitchell 20. Andrew produced, wrote, and the two co-directed. Andrew helped raise $550k for this film to cover its 3 year-long production. It was released in 2012 via a theatrical run with AMC Independent and won a regional Emmy for Best Documentary. The same year, Benson sold his original concept Edge of War to Discovery Military. The shows host, General Wesley Clark said it “could reduce enthusiasm for war”, which was exactly its intent. This led to Discovery’s licensing of The Joe Show and a development deal.  In 2013, Benson moved to San Francisco to pursue this film and set up a creative agency, A Happy Project, where he served as a creative writer, producer, and director on digital products and content projects for startups and NGOs. Chasing his film, Democracy: An Inquiry he spent 2017/18 living in Paris, Monrovia, and Johannesburg before settling down in New York. Today, he works with clients like the BMW Foundation, Patreon, University of Phoenix, b8ta, Tomorrow Lab, Accountability Lab, and Humanity United. Outside of Phoenix, he's lived in San Francisco, Paris, Quito, Monrovia (Liberia), and Johannesburg. He's traveled and worked in 30 US states and 30 countries, and is currently based in New York City.

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As a director of photography, owner operator, and certified drone pilot, I bring over a decade of industry experience. My expertise spans collaborating with creative agencies, production companies, news organizations, and sports media. I love to shoot & have a diverse portfolio that includes everything from narrative feature films, commercials, national infomercials, journalistic documentaries and corporate marketing campaigns. I have expertise in operating an array of industry-leading camera systems from brands such as ARRI, Blackmagic, DJI, Sony, RED, and Canon. At the heart of my work is a passion for storytelling, always prioritizing safety, teamwork, and keeping the narrative at the forefront of every project. My approach is to remain flexible while creating visually compelling, engaging content that resonates with audiences and fulfills the vision, every time. Available for hire worldwide, excited to work together!

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I believe in the power of visually expressing the human experience and the raw beauty of nature. Before founding David Wallace Visuals, I worked for 20 years as a staff photographer and video producer at newspapers throughout the country. 15 of those years were at the Arizona Republic where I documented issues ranging from the U.S./ Mexico border to the environment. I covered Pope Francis’ inaugural visit to Mexico, disappearing glaciers in Peru, uranium contamination on the Navajo Nation, two Super Bowls, and directed a feature length documentary on child welfare issues. In 2018, I was one of the primary members of the Arizona Republic reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for their coverage of the U.S./ Mexico border. Of the 10 pieces of content submitted for the Pulitzer, three of the entries were videos I filmed and edited. I am an eight time Rocky Mountain Emmy winner and have won numerous other awards in photo and video journalism. I received a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. An avid outdoorsmen, my interests include hiking, canyoneering, trail running, rafting and rock climbing. In 2001, I thru-hiked the entirety of the 2,650-mile long Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. I live in Phoenix with my wife, Laura Segall, also a professional photographer and our three children. I approach every project with heart and compassion, producing content to communicate captivating stories of the people, places, organizations and businesses of Arizona and beyond. What is your story to tell?

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Deidra Peaches (Diné) is a Director, Producer, Indie filmmaker, Editor and Writer. In 2009 her documentary Shimasani debut at the Imaginative Film Festival in Toronto, Canada. In 2011, Peaches Produced and Co-Edited The Rocket Boy (2011), an official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, which led Peaches and Jake Hoyungowa (cinematographer) to co-found the Independent media company Paper Rocket Productions. Peaches made her documentary directorial debut with the film, Tó éí iiná át'é (2013) which premiered in Paris, France for the Festival Ciné Alter'Natif 2012. In 2013 Peaches made a series of short documentaries for Project 562 including “Journey to Alaska (2013).” Her feature documentary, Protect is due for a 2020 release.

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With over 20 years experience, Brad White, Founder / DP / Drone Pilot / Producer and Editor leads Square Pictures Inc.. Over the past 20 years, Square Pictures has been at the core of productions in more than 60 countries and all 50 states in the U.S. Clients range from National Geographic, History Channel, PBS National and the Travel Channel to Sony, Oracle, Cisco, Redken and many others. Square Pictures prides itself on being a one-stop shop when it comes to media production for broadcast, corporate, industrial, commercial and web. Our capabilities include: Concept to Creation / Script to Screen 4K and HD field and studio production Live Studio Production for Web and Broadcast Post Production Our studio production facility is located in the heart of Scottsdale, AZ.

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Whether its your business, family portrait or special event, James Wood will capture top-notch images you'll treasure. An award-winning photojournalist with more than 20 years of experience, his photos have appeared in the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Time Magazine and many more. Several Tucson and regional businesses and organizations are his clients. A native New Yorker, James' work embraces the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, and is highlighted by his love for photographing situations that require creative lighting and unique portraits.

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I'm a multi-hyphenate creative professional. I started in still photography as a teenager. I shot local and national news for over 15 years. I also shoot commercial, documentary, corporate and music videos. In addition to being an Emmy winning director of photography, I'm also a director, producer, writer, Emmy winning editor & Colorist. I own a boutique video production company that specializes in making smaller productions look huge! We own three Red cameras, a Sony F55, a DJI UAV, a 3 ton grip truck and an edit facility. I also create original music for our productions.

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My name is Jack Hooker. I got my BFA from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. I've worked on large productions as an assistant, indie films as a producer, and I've directed and shot a range of marketing content. I'm passionate about storytelling and collaboration. I'm also an avid traveler and love to photograph the outdoors.

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I am a writer with 33 years of published work, primarily at large daily newspapers. I have won numerous national awards for my work, covering the environment, immigration, sports and politics with an emphasis on human interest and cultural pieces. I have also written numerous essays, taken photographs and produced videos.

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I am a freelance video/photo journalist operating out of Phoenix Arizona. I have roughly 5 years experience working on the U.S Mexican border, West Africa specifically Ghana and here in the U.S shooting content for CNN, The AP, LaOpinion and others.

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Pita Juarez is an award-winning multimedia journalist based in the border state of Arizona. Pita, a Guatemalan-American, is inspired by social issues affecting underserved and Latino communities. In her current role as Director of Communications at One Arizona, Pita supports the issues that matter to the immigrant community by highlighting Arizona’s stories of resilience in international, national and local media outlets. Pita is a contributing writer for Spanish and English publications and works across a variety of mediums including film and radio. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Hill, CNN Latino, Fusion, Univision, Remezcla and The Arizona Republic. In partnership with NPR One training, Pita develops and produces Mira Listen, a podcast "for Latino Millennials, by Latino Millennials" that serves bilingual, immigrant, LGBTQ, and activist communities. In 2015, Pita produced the independent documentary Salud Sin Papeles which motivated her to direct and produce her second documentary, You Racist, Sexist, Bigot, out in 2018. Pita takes pride in creating films that she hopes will engage and inspire diverse audiences to effect change in their communities.

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I am a DP and camera operator. I am also a FAA certified drone Pilot. I shoot with Sony Cinema cameras and a Mavic 3 Pro drone. I have excellent communication skills and treat everyone on set with kindness and respect.

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Investigative Journalist with on camera & 'backpack' videography experience and research expertise.

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I am a freelance creative director and senior motion designer with over 20+ years of experience in the industry. Throughout my career, I have worked with renowned brands such as NBC, Mattel, BP, Cisco, and Disney, developing multiplatform advertisements and marketing collateral that captivate audiences. As a highly skilled and experienced motion designer, I possess a strong understanding of animation principles, storytelling, and design. I am proficient in industry-standard software programs, including After Effects, Cinema 4D, XD, Figma, and Davinci Resolve, enabling me to create content with measurable targeted results. In my previous roles as a lead senior motion designer, I successfully managed remote animation teams, executed comprehensive workflow processes, and utilized a range of tools to bring concepts to life. As a creative director, I owned and established production roadmaps while overseeing graphic design and motion design projects. I also played a crucial role in cultural shifts within agencies, prioritizing diversity, inclusion, employee experience, and talent retention. My creative talents have been recognized with multiple Telly Awards for various initiatives and an Emmy for Creative Direction and Motion Design Animation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Furthermore, My work has contributions to non-profit organizations has helped them raise over half a billion in funding. To stay ahead of industry trends, I continuously pursue professional development and hold certifications from Google, Hubspot, and other technology partners. My recent achievement includes the Generative AI Cert from Google. I actively participate in cross-team knowledge-sharing programs and leverage generative AI and design tools such as Stable Diffusion, RunwayML, ControlNet, MidJourney, Dali, ChatGPT, and Bard. As a creative problem solver and strategist with a quick learning curve and strong attention to detail, I am always seeking challenging and rewarding opportunities to create innovative and engaging content. My ultimate goal is to challenge and change the way we see and engage with the world around us through my projects. Let's connect and explore exciting possibilities for collaboration on future projects.

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Work Experience: - Reported from 10 countries and 15 cities. - Reporter and video editor for The Real News (2010 to 2019). - Visual creative, “The Empire Files” with Abby Martin, I (visualy) created a 30 minutes show a week, including an abundance of graphics in After Effect, Illustrator & Photoshop. (2015-2017) - Visual creative of “Days of Revolt” with Chris Hedges and “The Global African” with Bill Fletcher (2014 to 2015) - US Associated Correspondent for Telesur (continent-wide broadcast) in over 12 US cities, more than 40 newscast reports and 25 full special documentary features on air. (2010 - 2013) - Editor in Chief for “The Positive Side on Life” on Channel 3 in Arizona. (2010) - Video Manager at Illuma Studio in Scottsdale. (2008 -2010) - Local reporter and eventually US Correspondent for La Television – Ecuavisa - Gamavisión, (Sunday 8pm prime time slot). (2005 - 2015). - Director, “Motor X”, Canal Uno, Saturday 7pm slot. (2003-2005) - Creative Editor, Unpixel DV production agency in Quito Ecuador. (2002/2005) - Media Producer for CEIME, (Gender NGO) Quito. Ecuador (1996 - 2002) Notable achievements & Awards: -4 documentary-magazine mini series “Motor X” (I started from scratch) reached continental TV including North and South America via Telesur & El Garaje TV 2006 - 2012. -First Price for: Best Documentary, Best Script and Best Post Production with “Cancer Social” on the “Flora Tristan” Film Festival, Lima, Peru 1996 about Gender Violence. -Finalist “Migrations Film festival” Radio Canada, NY 2010. -Lectures, Zaki Gordon Institute of Film 2005 & 2012, NAU (Flagstaff) 2011, National Bolivar Theater, Caracas -Venezuela & National Bolivar Square, Bogota - Colombia 2012 -Interviewed in international press outlets as RT, Telemundo, Univision, Telesur, Press TV, Radio Canada. Education & Skills: - Bachelor on Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Education & Skills: - Bachelor of Arts & Media (San Francisco de Quito University) - Camera, Video & Photography: Light (CEDEP 1990),Camera (CEDEP 1990) USFQ 2003 Film Editing studies: Betacam (CEDEP 1990) All Adobe, Digital Avid and Final Cut ( USFQ 2000 ) Adobe (online self education) Digital Art: Quito Institute for the Visual Arts (IAVQ), 4 years on Illustration and Graphic Design. San Francisco de Quito University(USFQ), 2 years of software training. Script: CEDEP 1990, Universidad Católica 1996, and USFQ 2001. Sound: Bachelor in Arts (USFQ), including musical production, recording, mixing, Direct Sound, Electronic Music, Post Production, Sequencing and Sampling (IMC San Francisco de Quito University & CEDEP 1990 - 2000 ) Software skills: Video (Editing and Post): Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Motion, Boris Red Pro. Graphic Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Corel Painter, Quark X-press. Web: Flash & WordPress Audio Software: Pro Tools, Reason, Digital Performer, Sound Edit, T-Racks, Soundtrack, Logic Pro, Sound Studio, Qubase, Maschine 2 and Adobe Audition. English and Spanish bilingual.

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Stephen Joel Root is a writer, director, actor, producer, editor, storyteller, artist and owner of Flag Film Productions in Flagstaff, Arizona. He originally hails from the frozen tundra of Minnesota where he first picked up a video camera to tell stories as a young boy with an overactive imagination. He studied film/video at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design where he won several student filmmaking awards and created short films that screened in film festivals around the country. After graduation he worked as a reporter/photojournalist for KPNX Channel 12 - Arizona's NBC affiliate for nearly a decade. He's what's called a backpack journalist in the T.V. journalism trade as he worked solo shooting, writing and editing T.V. news reports for daily broadcasts. His television journalism work has appeared on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, The Today Show, CNN and MSNBC among other networks and affiliates around the country. His feature film "Unconscious" was finished in 2012

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