Having been a photojournalist in television news for about 15 years, my camera lens has shown me various perspectives of life throughout the world, from Kenya to Haiti. Working in news is a challenging and adventurous career, I want to continue to use my talents in a fulfilling and purposeful manner.
Ethics and aggressiveness have enabled me to cover the news of the day using pictures and sound.
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Each day is a new opportunity for me to work with my reporter, to tell the untold story, and to deliver a product that not only affects me, but my viewers; after all, the best way to do so is to put yourself in their shoes, "What's happening right now?" and, "Why do I care?"
I have worked with and for the people who have a story to tell, but when news counted and when news mattered, I was there when people need to know what was going on. For example, I have covered six hurricanes, providing a pair of eyes and ears to those locked away in their closets needing to know what was happening around them. These hurricanes have helped me understand and be able to deal with the many stresses that come with covering news.
Aggressiveness and capturing moments and emotions through sound and pictures, to deliver the impact of the story, are all a part of my work as a photojournalist.
News has also provided me with opportunities to travel abroad, covering the embargo and trading between Cuba and the United States, following the local people as they recover from the rebellion in Haiti, and spending time in Japan after their recent earthquake and tsunami.
My true passion, however, is to use my talents to provide a voice for organizations trying to make a difference in the world and in their fields. Having traveled to Kenya, Rwanda, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, I once asked myself, "What is the one word that defines the message of every story, big or small?" Throughout my career I've found the answer to be "Impact."
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