Discover Top Editorial Photographers / Photojournalists in Charlotte, North Carolina, 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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• Video Editor - Commercial
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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Mixer
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• Corporate Videographer
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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!

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Kate Medley is a documentarian, doing storytelling and digital for good causes, companies, and campaigns. In her ten years with Whole Foods Market, Medley traveled the world documenting the stories of farmers and producers growing our food. As an instructor at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, Medley teaches a class on visual approaches to documenting place. In her capacity as a filmmaker with the Southern Foodways Alliance, Medley has created several documentary film projects that explore Southern culture through stories about food. Medley received her bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from the University of Montana and her master’s in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi. She has worked as a photojournalist for newspapers across the South, including the Charlotte Observer, the Chattanooga Times Free Press, and as a lead contributor for The New York Times.

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Pilar Timpane is a filmmaker and producer based in Durham, NC. Her work has focused on women's stories, immigration narratives, and religious communities with the aim of using storytelling for social change. She holds a BA from Rutgers University and a Masters in Theological Studies from Duke University Divinity School. She co-directed and produced SANTUARIO (2019, PBS/ReelSouth & AlJazeera). SANTUARIO was the winner of the Best Documentary Short Jury Prize at New Orleans Film Festival 2018 as well as the Crested Butte ActNow Award and the IF/Then Shorts American South Pitch. She is an alumna of the New Orleans Film Society Southern Producers Lab, Indie Grits Real Fiction Lab, and Women in Film/Stella Artois Finishing Fund. She was named a 2021 Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist by the Durham Arts Council. Pilar is a 2022 ITVS/NEH Humanities Documentary Development Fellow and a Logan Nonfiction Program Fellow, working on her first feature film as director, about the changing role of women in the Catholic Church.

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Andrea Ellen Reed is a multimedia artist that specializes in still photography, film directing, and soundscapes. Her work seeks to advance the multifaceted narratives that make the vibrant and resilient communities thrive. Andrea began shooting reportage during her undergraduate studies at Howard University. She continued her artistic studies at the Academy of Art University where she received her MFA in Photography. Her unique vision for combining photographic stills and soundscapes in projects like The Streets Are Talkin’ blend a traditional medium with first person narratives that results in poignant and reflective exploration of the fight for racial equity. Andrea’s soulful storytelling is even more apparent in her film work as she delicately crafts narratives of which her subjects are the narrator. Her work as a photographic artist has championed the voices of BIPOC people in publications and organizations like the New York Times, Vanity Fair, the Star Tribune, ESPN, the NCAA, The MN Historical Society, W Magazine, The United Way, Dove and more. Andrea’s work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally and has been awarded with the Tim Hetherington Visionary Award for excellence in film.

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Erin Hull is a freelance videographer and photographer working in North Carolina. Erin worked as a staff photographer and videographer at The Coloradoan for two years after interning at The Denver Post. She currently is a videographer for Duke Health. Erin attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with a specialization in photojournalism. Erin's work has been featured in international publications and media and has been recognized by The Associated Collegiate Press, College Photographer of the Year and South by Southwest. Clients include: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, The Denver Post, The Houston Chronicle and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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• Video Editor - News
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Hi all! My name is Adrian E. Schwarz and I'm currently based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I work as a director/producer on documentaries and educational videos. I studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design with a focus on narrative filmmaking and then I did news camera training in New York with AP and CBS cameramen. I can handle any phase of the production workflow and I keep myself updated with any new changes in technology. I'm currently producing a Feature Documentary for Casa Grande Interactive, and I keep myself as busy as possible by doing freelance projects on the side. I've done event coverage, NGO spots, narrative films and documentary films. My work has been featured on PBS and has won multiple festival awards.

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• Video Editor - Commercial

A award-winning multimedia reporter adept at obtaining and completing stories that are focused, straightforward and composed with authority and clarity. Exceptional work habit, drive and curiosity, with an ability to develop sources, gaining access and information. Ability to tell stories across platforms -- print, multimedia and video. I have worked as a livestreamer, producer, reporter and editor on a wide variety of projects for The Washington Post, Fusion, Chicago Magazine, Columbia Journalism Review and others.

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• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host

I am a photojournalism graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill that has worked for the past year and half for the local NPR station, WUNC. My talents include short film production and news photography as well as portraits if needed. I was published nationally in 2017 by NPR for my work on the 82nd Airborne. In addition to my work at NPR, I have filmed and produced a number of short documentaries at UNC, all of which can be viewed on my website: https://mbcouch.com . Thanks!

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Hi- I’m an Audio Engineer out of Raleigh North Carolina and work internationally on most every type of production that involves recording live and or post production sound bites. I have worked on feature length documentaries to live feeds with NBC Today and Nightly news with all the reality in between.My mission is to get the best audio humanly possible for the project.

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Lauren Vied Allen is a Mexican-American photographer, motion director, and stylist focused on food and travel as a means of gaining a larger understanding of cultural identities and enriching her community. She documents culinary traditions, food, people and the crossroads where they collide to create compelling photographic stories.

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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).

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Michael is an award winning filmmaker who focuses on feature docs. His films "Horns and Halos" and "Battle for Brooklyn" were both short listed for the Academy Award. He is a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow. His book of photos, "Malls Across America" was published by Steidl.

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• Video Editor - Documentary

Grant Baldwin is a liability-insured freelance photojournalist based out of Charlotte, NC. He has an Associates Degree in General Education (Conc. in Photography) from Central Piedmont Community College and has been working professionally in the field since 2011. His focus is editorial and brand photojournalism in which he creates visual narratives utilizing expertise found in many overlapping photographic disciplines. Observing the complexities of a fluid subject through the lens of background research, past experience, and intuition, Grant captures visual narratives for a variety of editorial, corporate and non-profit entities. He excels equally well at providing same-day image turn around service covering short term events taking place over a few hours as he does at covering long term subjects over days, weeks, or months. Whether working with news media outlets or assisting a corporation or non-profit in telling their story to the communities and client base they serve, Grant prioritizes journalistic integrity and personal neutrality in his work.

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Charlotte native photographer currently shooting dance and travel photography/videography for UNC Charlotte. I have two years of experience, including contributions to the Niner Times while studying at UNC Charlotte. I've documented parades, protests, events, galas, and travel photography. I am also a drone operator, using both FPV and Mavic Pro for landscape, cityscape, and videography. IG: @miguelsonit

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• Video Editor - News

I have been a photographer since the mid 70’s although I took a break for a number of years as I worked in the entertainment industry working predominantly in lighting. I have been a lighting designer for over 40 years and migrated back into photography around 20 years ago. I have worked as a photojournalist for over 15 years predominately with the Fort Mill Times and the Rock Hill Herald. I shoot almost everything from wildlife, landscape, photojournalism, portrait and a lot of sports.

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***Nationally Published*** USA Today Charlotte Observer-PhotoJournalist EQ Studios-Partner Kelly Hood Photography-Owner Graphic Design/Public Relations

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Tonya stands out in a crowd, but can also camouflage herself at an event where you don't even know she is around. She has the talent to make people relax in seconds and get a great shot.

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I'm a photographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina! Currently producing my master's thesis at Syracuse University and a graduate of Bowling Green State University

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Freelance photojournalist in Columbia, SC working with Getty Images, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Associated Press and more. Accepting commercial projects when appropriate.

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