August • 2024
It was a pleasure to work with Octavio. He not only delivered great work on time, and followed our art directions, but he was very easy to communicate with. I will definitely work with him again in a future.
Octavio J.
Tampa, FL, USA
1 review$400 - $3500 / Day
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I’m Octavio Jones, a native of Washington D.C. I’ve also spent an extensive time of my life in North Carolina. I also am a proud HBCU graduate of Saint Augustine’s College (now Saint Augustine’s University) in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am an independent editorial photographer and photojournalist who has worked assignments for several media outlets such as NPR, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Buzz Feed, HuffPost, CNN, People, ELLE Decor, The Washington Post, and The Rolling Stone. Before going independent, I worked for the Tampa Bay Times, formerly the St. Petersburg Times, for nearly 10 years. I have a passion for telling the stories of marginalized communities through photographs. I also have an innate curiosity and drive for human connection that compels me to document the lives of individuals, frequently highlighting the challenges and effects of poverty.
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15 Best Places to Eat in Orlando — Restaurants and More
TRAVEL I've eaten at hundreds of Orlando restaurants — here are 15 of the best places where you should get food.
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The Rise of ‘Gas Station Heroin’
The supplement tianeptine, sold under brands like Zaza and Tianaa Red, is causing excruciating withdrawals, leaving people broke and even suicidal.
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Still reeling from Ian, Florida shrimpers are desperate to get back on the water
Still reeling from Ian, Florida shrimpers are desperate to get back on the water after Hurricane Ian ravaged most of Fort Myers Beach where most shrimpers are based.
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Two Black men share their journeys with mental health
Black Americans face a complex set of challenges as they try to maintain their mental health. On top of universal issues like depression, stigma and economic stress, they deal with racism, health inequities and the systemic effects of Jim Crow segregation every day. The Florida Courier, The Weekly Challenger, RoyalTee Magazine and WUSF Public Media created this series to highlight the stories of Black Floridians seeking emotional healing and wellness, and to provide resources for those needing s
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When the Coast Guard Intercepts Unaccompanied Kids
Since the summer of 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted surging numbers of migrants. Most of them are fleeing political turmoil and violence in Haiti and Cuba. Nearly everyone is sent back. Increasingly, they are traveling alone.
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5.0 Produced for Rotary International
Environmental portraits of a female subject for Rotary International
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