Discover Top News Shooters / Video Journalists in Visalia, California, USA

Over the past ten years, I have built strong, principled, and trustworthy relationships with many organizations and companies. As a result of my dedicated work ethic to providing the best media production services possible, I frequently received contractual jobs with excellent customer satisfaction. I have produced over 50 video projects, such as product promotions, media campaigns, TV Commercials, and documentaries. Over the years, I have collaborated with well-known national and international institutions such as USAID, US Embassy-Kabul, Counterpart International, DAI, World Vision, Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IOM, Afghan Government and Ministries, Roots of Peace, VOA, Newsweek, Discovery Channel, Story Hunter, Newsy, Insider, and UN Organizations.

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I am a documentary photographer and videographer currently based in Northern California. I possess a solid background in photojournalism and specialize in the long-term narrative. My documentary work focuses on social justice, health, environmental conservation, and identity. I am passionate about utilizing the visual narrative as a tool to inform, engage, and impact social change. As a multimedia journalist and storyteller, I have experience working as a producer, visual creator, editor & curator, and project manager. I am proficient in image editing software, studio lighting, video and audio capture, and various array of photography including reportage, portraiture, editorial, travel, corporate, and commercial. I am conscientious, resourceful, and welcome any challenging assignments. Selected Clients & Publications: ActionAid, Asian Development Bank, Bloomberg Businessweek, BuzzFeed News, Clinton Health Access Initiatives, Courrier International, Der Spiegel, Facebook, Fair Trade, Financial Times, Getty Images, Global Citizen, Greenpeace International, The Guardian, Instagram, International Monetary Fund, The New York Times, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Open Society Foundations, Oxfam, ProPublica, Sactown Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, UN-REDD, USAID, USA Today, TripAdvisor, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post.

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Lina Plioplyte is an Emmy winning, Silver Lion and Clio awarded Lithuanian born filmmaker and camera woman, living and working between California and Mexico. Her movie making journey began as a journalism student in Lithuania and later at CU Boulder. NYC was the best film school when she moved there in 2007, producing video content for NYLON magazine TV. She is in development for her third feature doc, while creating short films, travel content and documentaries about bright personalities, celebrating women, highlighting untold stories. Her work has been showcased on Netflix, Hulu, MTV, PBS and soon her documentary PERIODICAL to premiere on MSNBC, her work played in HotDocs, IDFA, Venice Biennale, etc. Lina's camera work, awarded with an Emmy, champions natural light. Understanding both camera and story makes Lina a skillful collaborator. She is interested in people who are living unconventionally, the solutions for the planet, urban spaces, activism, social issues and mindful entertainment.

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J.P. Dobrin is a multiracial Korean American documentary filmmaker based in San Jose, California. He's a two-time Emmy nominated producer/director of photography that frequently works with news outlets, documentary production companies, and corporate clients. J.P.’s projects have revolved around themes of immigration, wealth disparity, and criminal justice, often portrayed through the experiences of ordinary individuals. Notably, he co-directed the Al Jazeera Witness documentary "Irse - Leaving Venezuela" in 2020, delving into the Venezuelan exodus by focusing on the narratives of two expectant women. In 2022, he directed "The Lookout," his latest film presented on World Channel/PBS, offering an Asian American outlook on deportation issues. His directorial work has been supported by SFFILM, the Berkeley Film Foundation, the Center for Asian American Media, the Video Consortium, and the Asian American Journalist Association. He’s been commissioned to make documentaries for Verizon, Capital One, Voice of America, and Vox / Eater. His educational journey led him to study photojournalism at the Academy of Art San Francisco before pursuing documentary filmmaking at U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.

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I'm a GA reporter/MMJ who reports on state politics and issues from the CA state capital. Before Sacramento I was reporting in Atlanta. I've covered everything from politics to riots, investigative pieces to sports events, and go live and to breaking news three-to-four times a week. Editing and shooting is not a problem. During my time in Atlanta I was part of a team that won a regional Murrow Award & Emmy award for coverage on protests and riots in Atlanta in 2020. Before coming to Atlanta, I reported in Central Texas for KCEN covering a wide swath of stories such as the Austin Bombings, the passing of Barbara Bush, The WWE Tribute to the Troops on Fort Hood, and many feature pieces on the Central Texas community. I was also a freelance reporter in New York City for a number of years working in front of the camera for various digital media start-ups covering, New York's business industry, food, the start-up scene and technology. I also spent time behind the camera as a researcher and booker with Inside Edition. Hailing from sunny Perth Western Australia, I grew up enjoying the coastal life of Australia surfing, fishing, diving and boating. After high school I set my sights on the rest of the world becoming a sailor on the super yachts owned by the wealthiest people in the world. During my time at sea I sailed all over the Mediterranean, the Red Sea in Egypt, the East Coast of the US, and through the Caribbean visiting 15 different islands.

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Multimedia storyteller Sarah Fretwell looks deeper into the intersection of the environment, people, and business with one question: “What if the new bottom line was love? Her award-winning work explores the lives of everyday people with extraordinary stories and creates the human connection that engages people on a personal level. Her work offers individuals a voice for justice, insight for solutions, and the human connection needed for international engagement. She loves collaboration, working as a team, creating compelling stories, and living outside of the box. Clients & Publications The World Bank Group, United Nations, USAID, USAID Indonesia, Tara Expeditions Foundation, BioCarbon Fund, SXSW Interactive, TEDx, The Royal Academy of Engineering, The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, Enough Project, Human Rights Watch, Outside Magazine, Beads of Esiteti, Parker Clay, International Peace Initiatives, The Surfrider Foundation, CNBC, Bloomberg, Social Documentary (SDN), Blue Earth Alliance, and Photoville. Sarah completed the COVID-19 Safety Training for Visual Journalists.

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I'm a wildlife biologist turned environmental journalist and documentary filmmaker. I have reported via video, print and photo for the Associated Press in Johannesburg and Al Jazeera America and KQED in California. I recently directed, produced, filmed and edited a short documentary about a monopoly in the fishing industry that is crushing small-scale fishermen. The film was awarded the CINE Golden Eagle Award for Best Documentary and the Margaret & William Hearst Award for Excellence in Documentary Film. Currently I am working on an independent documentary about the unraveling of science censorship in Canada. I'm an excellent shooter, specializing in verite and action-oriented scenes; I am also skilled at connecting with characters and creating intimacy within a scene. I am also fluent in AVID and Adobe Premiere.

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Emmy Award winning Bay Area / Sac based DP, camera operator, FAA certified drone operator and sound recordist with over 20 years experience. Owner of a Sony FX9, FX3, Canon C300 Mark II, Blackmagic Pocket 6K, Phantom 4 drone, 1080 HD Sony PMW-500 XDcam, Sound Devices 664 audio mixer / recorder with Lectrosonics 411a Series lavs. News, corporate, documentaries are his specialties with clients such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, MLBtv, Bloomberg TV, The History Channel, PBS etc. Based out of Sacramento and serving the Bay Area and Los Angeles, Felix has full audio and video gear available on request: (c-stands, HMI's, LED's, silk scrims, light kits, Dana Dolly, booms)

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Leaf River is a journalist, filmmaker, drone cinematographer, editor, and as of recent, one man production crew. His work has appeared in AJ+, BBC, Reveal (currently Center for Investigative Reporting), Fusion, and Color Magazine. His work tends to focus on the injustices and plight thrust upon the overlooked and left behind members of modern society. He has begun working on his own feature length documentary about an immigrant woman who finds strength and meaning through working with wild horses in New Mexico. He is always ready for the challenge of taking on new work and has the gear and knowledge to handle it.

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I'm a video producer who has worked for Gizmodo Media Group (GMG) where I shot, scripted, hosted and edited videos for Gizmodo, The Root, Jezebel, Splinter, Lifehacker, Kotaku and other GMG news properties. Before that, I was a digital producer at Fusion where I produced video stories on politics, social justice, religion, immigration and local and global diaspora communities. I've worked for various news outlets including The Huffington Post, CNN, Orange County Weekly and KPCC, the National Public Radio affiliate of Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine and received my Master's degree from Columbia Journalism School.

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Pedro is a documentary filmmaker. He brings 7 years of experience in filming, and editing documentaries for media organizations and businesses. He’s worked as a DP with national and international networks like VICE, AJ+, Bloomberg, Weather Channel, ATTN, MSNBC, and HEARST. His documentaries range in focus from massive fire issues in California, to water rights all over the U.S. He’s earned 9x regional Emmy awards, a Cronkite, and an Edward R Murrow award, and his cinematography has been featured in Ron Howard’s latest film with National Geographic, “Re-building Paradise.

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Just call me a termagant...and aging visual storyteller who just can't seem to give it up. I began in the film era shooting 16mm single and double system and moved on through Umatic 3/4, Beta, DVC Pro and then into the digital era. Storytelling is my DNA. After re-inventing myself several times I'm now focusing on longer form and more complex stories. While I can handle quick turnaround and breakers, my preference is to embrace a story and get to know the characters and the issues. I guess you'd call it long slow news.

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I love telling people’s stories. Deep stories. Meaningful stories. Stories that have an impact, that change our perspectives. I am a creative and a storyteller who has a love for bringing together moving stories with beautiful images. As a director and DP, I have worked with many businesses and nonprofits across the US. I also do documentary work, a short documentary that I produced called “Saving Chayah”, won Best Narrative Under 10 minutes at the EQUUS Film Festival in 2019.

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My name is Craig Johnson and I am a videographer, E.N.G. and Emmy award winning producer. My recent employment includes i24News in Tel Aviv, Israel, Arizona PBS as well as various freelance projects ranging from music videos to broadcast news shoots to corporate content and independent documentaries. Capturing cinematic, well-sequenced interviews and b-roll footage is what I do best.

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I'm a freelance DP with over a decade of professional experience. I love shooting nonfiction/documentary content, and I pride myself on my ability to get great results while working with nonprofessional talent in practical locations. I'd love to hear about your next project!

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ABC, Sony, Still Motion, Bloomberg TV, Hidden Temple, Uppercloud Media, Brendon Burchard, and more. I'm your documentary DP. Need an interview cinematically lit and filmed? Need help making your story compelling? Need help with Grip? I'm here.

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I love stories. I am a storyteller at heart, and telling unique stories drives me. We all relate in some form or another, and stories are the key to human connection. I make films to raise awareness among diverse audiences and inspire viewers to make positive contributions. For the past four years, I've worked as a film producer and editor on both local and international film shoots, including two feature documentaries. I work as a one-woman team to produce, shoot, and edit short format corporate films. I hunt for stories that humanize the marginalized, expose different angles of an argument, and impassion viewers to take action. I strive to help viewers understand people and emotions through beautiful images. I'm extremely hardworking and very adventurous. I enjoy taking artistic risks, challenging myself, and using my creativity to tell fresh, innovative stories.

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I'm an Emmy-winning filmmaker, photographer, and writer based in Northern California. I graduated from Temple University with a dual degree in Media Studies & Production and Spanish as well as a certificate in English Writing. I've done work all over the globe, from a piece on hip-hop artists in Johannesburg, South Africa to a short about an immigrant advocacy group in Oviedo, Spain. Currently, I'm producing and directing a feature-length documentary about the metalcore music scene in Lancaster County, PA called Barn Burner. By creating other media in addition to video, like writing and photography, I've learned not just how to operate a camera but how to understand and tell a story.

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I’m a documentary director and producer who’s passionate about video storytelling. I’ve led countless videos over the past 6 years with an Emmy nominated production company, The Film Squad, and presently with E Street Group. Under both companies, I created docu-style promos, social ads, motion graphic videos, and event recaps. Exclusively with E Street Group, I created and led digital production of political ads aired on TV.

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Brenda has worked as a fiction and documentary filmmaker in Mexico and the United States. Her films focus on education as well as migrant and women's rights. Strong production skills, DP and editor. English and Spanish proficiency. She is based in Santa Cruz, California, where she works as a freelance filmmaker and teaches about film and Human Rights at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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