Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Athens, Georgia, USA

With over 14 years of experience in the film industry and a portfolio boasting more than 500 successful video projects, I bring a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project I undertake. I am constantly seeking out the latest techniques and tools to ensure that my work is at the cutting edge of innovation. My dedication to quality is unwavering, and I pride myself on delivering not just footage, but compelling storytelling that captivates audiences. My track record of reliability, professionalism, and integrity has earned me the trust of my clients and partners. I am passionate about creating high-end content that truly stands out, and I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with your studio to bring your project to life. I am confident that my skills and experience make me a valuable asset to any production, and I am eager to discuss how we can work together to create something truly exceptional. I have a great kit that includes the following: Cameras: (4) Sony FX3 4K Cinema Full-Frame cameras (Netflix Approved) that film 4K 24/30/60/120FPS and a variety of 1080P frame rates. Lenses: Sigma 85mm F1.4 Prime, Sigma 50mm F1.4 Prime, Sony 35mm F1.8 Prime, Sigma 24mm F1.4 Prime, Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 Constant Zoom, Tamron 24-105mm F2.8 Constant Zoom, Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Constant Zoom Lighting: (1) Aputure Light Storm C300d Mark II LED with Softbox, (2) Godox 100 Watt Daylight LEDs with Softboxes. (4) Godox LED Light Tubes with Full RGB Color Spectrum to provide dynamic accent/background/hair lighting. Audio: (4) Sennheiser, AVX Lav Mics with Sanken COS-11D Microphone Capsules, Rode NTG-2 Boom Microphone with Sound Diffusion Blimp. Zoom H8 Field Recorder with 6 XLR Inputs Drone and Motion Control Equipment: DJI RS 3 Gimbal. DJI Air 2s 5K Resolution Drone I am also an FAA Certified Drone Pilot and have been flying for over seven years. I am insured for General Liability and Professional Liability. We also have all the equipment necessary to live stream interviews and bring them into Virtual Events, Meetings, and Broadcast Destinations.

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• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Gaffer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I was born in Bogotá, Colombia. For over 15 years, I have worked as a photo-journalist, covering stories and documenting the life of minority ethnic groups in Asia, Central America and South America. I have worked as director and cinematographer in numerous short films and commercials. I'm a passionate storyteller, educator, consultant and speaker about video production for social media and visual storytelling. I'm also an instructor at the Connecticut Broadcasting School in Doral, Florida. With my films, I believe firmly that when it comes to telling the untold stories of people doing something to make a difference, there is no story too small to tell, no story too big to touch one heart and change the world for good.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• Commercial DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Corporate Videographer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production

I work as a freelance cinematographer and I’m usually up and down the east coast pointing my camera at people and places. I love the strategy and fine tuned detail of larger productions but the thrill of a single camera, “run and gun” shoot is sometimes unmatched. I pride myself on gorgeous and modern visuals and I just make things work. Contact me for anything, regardless of scale.

• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Full-Service Live Production
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Gaffer
• Grip

Brandon is a producer, director, & DP, living in historic Macon, GA. Convenient to Atlanta and much of the southeast US, Brandon specializes in documentary style filmmaking. Whether the project is a documentary film, or a promotional marketing video, he enjoys telling stories from the point of view of intriguing characters. x x

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Social Media Producer

I am a freelance photojournalist who has worked in the field for seven years. Once I started freelancing in 2017 I started working in production for commercial shoots in Charlotte. I still regularly freelance for news outlets and I am always out shooting projects. I always love a new challenge!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Grip
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Commercial DP

I'm an Oscar-nominated and two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker and photographer based on the East Coast, USA. I'm the DP and producer of Academy-Award nominated film and Netflix Original "Heroin(e)" and the Netflix Original Documentary "Recovery Boys." As a journalist, I've directed and published short films on The NY Times, The Bitter Southerner, Center for Investigative Reporting, and Mashable, among others. As a commercial director and DP, I've shot films for Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Facebook, and more. For both documentary and commercial work, I fully produce, direct, shoot, and edit my own films. I also get hired as a DP/shooter and director. I'm also an FAA certified drone pilot with more than six years of experience. For documentary work, I often use a Canon C300III, Panasonic S1H, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, gimbals, glidetracks, and have a large selection of high-quality prime and zoom lenses. For commercial work, I use the Red Komodo and (soon) the Red V-Raptor 8k VV camera. Note: I used to spell my name KERRIN, but now it is CURREN.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Creative Director
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Sound Mixer

Dayvee Sutton is a two-time Emmy Award Winning journalist, travel host, media entrepreneur and speaker. Over the course of her career she’s worked for ESPN, Comcast Sports, Turner Sports and CNN (Atlanta and London). She hosted an entertainment and lifestyle show for NBC Charlotte, covered sports for CBS Atlanta, and produced video for USA TODAY Network. Now Dayvee is a national travel correspondent with monthly segments on HLN, TVOne's "Sister Circle Live" and the syndicated shows “The Jet Set TV” and "Coffee with America." She also hosts the Amazon Prime video adventure travel show "Beyond the Usual", runs the syndicated lifestyle website “The Daily Affair”, and represents travel brands as a spokesperson and produces programs through her production company Dream Network Media - - including the thought provoking and emotional film “What We Told Our Sons: Families React to the Trayvon Martin Verdict.” Dayvee is based in Atlanta, GA.

• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Drone Operator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Emmy award winner Albert Hedgepeth III, founded Rendered Communications and has worked with Discovery Channel, Disney, Speed TV, WB, CW, CBS, DIY, Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Fox Searchlight, Capital Films, Columbia Tri-Star, ABC, Vertigo Pictures, Rouge Pictures, Intrepid Pictures, E!, The Golf Channel, HGTV, Zoom Culture and many other production companies. Albert has worked on feature films including: Journey to the Center of the Earth II, The Hunger Games, Gospel Hill, Nailed, Like Dandelion Dust, The Strangers, The Marc Pease Experience, Cabin Fever II and The Secret Life of Bees. Albert has also worked on various television series including: Fatal Attractions, Pinks: All Out, Garage Mahal, Elimidate, 48hrs and Modern Sniper. This work history helped him learn that: "The best approach, is collaborative." Albert studied film production and creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and recently earned his MBA with a focus in marketing.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant

Gabriela Díaz Arp is an independent director and producer passionate about the ways visual language can deepen human understanding and connection. She has directed and produced a number of independent films, exhibits and interactive experiences, as well as co-founded production companies Rabbit Raccoon and Las Palmas Studio. Some of her clients include New York Times, Blue Chalk Media, CNN International, Univision, Emory University and the United Nations. She is currently working on her first feature film in her motherland of Puerto Rico. The film, Matininó, tells the story of a multi-generational family of women transforming their experience with domestic violence and misogyny into a science fiction film. Her last film, Meeting a Monster, which explores the memories and motivations of former white supremacist Angela King through a virtual reality experience, premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and was shown at festivals around the world including Cannes NEXT, Sheffield Doc Fest, Atlanta Film Festival and New Orleans Film Festival. Gabriela has a Master's in Visual Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a Knight Fellow with the Sundance Institute, a participant in Oculus’s VR for Good program, and most recently a Studio IX grantee, honoring her work as both a mother and filmmaker.

• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• VR / AR

Currently, I’m a freelance photo editor at CNN Digital, although “freelance” is a bit of a misnomer since I work nearly full-time. Since June 2019, I work with a team of photo editors to license the best photography on the wires for nearly all stories on CNN.com. By choosing engaging photographs for our homepage and story card images, we help stories be seen by millions. We also create news-driven photo galleries for ongoing and breaking news events, as well as source imagery for other CNN franchises, such as CNN Travel, Business, Style and more. Getty Images is one of our main sources for finding relative, newsworthy images to pair with our stories. Through this job, I’ve become familiar with many Getty Images staff photographers’ work and the Getty Images interface that clients use to download photos. I am also a regular freelance photographer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Athens Banner-Herald in Athens, Georgia. I’ve covered a variety of assignments, including high school and college sports, political events and rallies, K-12 schools and intimate profiles on individuals and their communities. Most recently I’ve covered important stories related to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 presidential election and Georgia senate races, and protests following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks and Breonna Taylor.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller

We have been creating great video since 2001. Television programming, ENG, corporate video, reality, internet video, broadcast commercials, aerial video, animation, multi-camera shoots, and more. Great gear including: 6K broadcast cameras, teleprompters, gimbal stabilizers, steadicam, dollies, 12 foot crane and jib, 5 foot motorized parallax slider, 20 foot by 12 foot portable green screens, piles of lights, stands, grip gear, full location audio package and much more. We have shot everything from full television series broadcast in 53 countries to local commercials. We are insured, experienced and love what we do. Our past clients include: NBC, Warner Bros., Discovery, Inside Edition, CNBC, The CBS Early Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Outdoor Channel, Bristol Myers, UNC Healthcare, Wake Med, Ultrasound, Nokia, Turn Here, US Army, Freight Farm, Huffy Bicycles, Great Dane, Aramark, Wal-Mart, Bright Horizons, Random House Publishing, Penguin Publishing, Pottery Barn, American Express, Girl Scouts USA, Cheerios, and many more.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director
• Content Strategist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Hair and Make-up Artist
• Series Producer / Show Runner

I am an accomplished photojournalist, cinematographer, producer, editor, and storyteller with a proven track record of creating compelling content for various mediums, including documentaries, social media, podcasts, and video portraits. My passion lies in capturing beautiful imagery, captivating sound, and telling great stories. With a seasoned career spanning news, sponsored features, and everything in between, I bring a wealth of expertise and unwavering dedication to the craft of video production. I consistently exceed client expectations through my commitment to excellence and passion for storytelling. Each project allows me to make an impact, connect with people, and create work that inspires and ignites emotions. The transformative power of video fuels my passion, and I strive to create work that resonates with audiences and clients alike.

• Colorist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Portrait Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Podcast Producer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Gaffer

Nicole Craine has over 10 years of experience as an editorial photographer and documentary videographer with a focus on sociopolitical issues in the southeastern United States and the ongoing impact of climate change in America. Nicole is the founder of Everyday Rural America and a regular contributor to New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Washington Post and Getty. Clients include New York Times Magazine, Time Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, Columbia Journalism Review, ESPN, Intercept, Liberty Science Center, Hudson County Tourism, Huawei, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Gilead Sciences, Citi, JCC Maccabi Games and Corning. Nicole is currently based in Brooklyn, NY and Atlanta, GA.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Podcast Producer
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Production Company

valheria is a colombian artist specializing in fashion and portrait photography and collage art. she is inspired by her french bulldog, clementine, distinctive color palettes, theatricality, and a love for all things vintage and eclectic. “her art is a visual representation of youth culture today: colorful, unapologetic and magnetic…. and her art aesthetic ranges from ethereal to loud…. playing with photography, text, illustration, objects, colors, and practically anything she can get her hands on, valheria creates vibrant collage-style art, each piece with its own striking personality.” -sydney hard // milk.xyz

• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Faith is an Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist with over 15 years of experience in broadcast television and across digital platforms. She has spent over a decade as a journalist at CNN, starting as an entry-level video journalist to her latest role as a producer. As a field producer, Faith has covered breaking news, protests, natural disasters, and the 2016 U.S. elections. She has also freelanced for The Weather Channel's Local Now app, WebMD, the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, and Voice of America.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Transcriber
• Fixer
• Social Media Producer
• Documentary DP

Kristian Melom is an award-winning director, cinematographer and editor of documentaries, podcasts and branded content. His work has screened at film festivals internationally and recently been published by Short of the Week, BOOOOOOOM TV, Aeon, Canal 180, Directors Notes and The Bitter Southerner. In 2018 Kristian won an emmy for his camera work on the documentary Martha's Race. He is based somewhere between Atlanta, Asheville and New York City.

• Documentary DP
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am a freelance photographer and filmmaker based in middle Georgia. I have worked with the New Yorker, Instagram, NYTimes Op Docs, and I worked in Washington, DC as an associate producer making films at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. I am used to producing, filming, and editing my own content but also love to work on teams.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Social Media Producer

My name is Jon Strayhorn. I am an freelance photographer based in Charlotte NC. I create images for different clients - corporate, political, sports & local print in Charlotte NC. I serve on the Charlotta Association of Black Journalist (CAABJ)the local chapters of National Association Black Journalist (NABJ).

• Event Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Documentary filmmaker and commercial director currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. Produced films in North America, Africa, Asia, and South America for National Geographic, Outside Television, The Huffington Post, and other outlets.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location

Stephen Morton is an award winning photographer / photojournalist currently based in Savannah, Georgia and travels extensively throughout the Southeastern United States. His photographs capture the moments of news and events throughout the region along with the lifestyles of Southern culture.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer