June 26, 2024 – Kevin Painchaud Douglas.Rider, May 26, 2024July 2, 2024 Kevin Painchaud, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist for the online news group Lookout Santa Cruz. Kevin in also a finalist for the California Journalism Awards in the category News Photo and Photojournalism, with the winners to be announced in July. Kevin boasts a career spanning over 25 years in photography and video production. His work has graced national news sites like ABC, CBS, and CNN, alongside contributions to various publications such as the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Beyond photography, Kevin excels in video production, having directed TV shows, produced feature films, and crafted diverse corporate and promotional videos. Noteworthy achievements include Emmy Award nominations for his TV show “Muzic on the Edge” and directing PSA’s for Aerosmith. His influence extends globally, with projects undertaken in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and beyond. UCSC Protest Cops Storytellers Night
Storytellers Night May 29, 2024 – Sharon Steinmann May 8, 2024July 2, 2024 May 15, 2024, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET Sharon Steinmann is the opinion video journalist on the editorial board. She is a former Houston Chronicle photojournalist and has worked for newspapers in California, Washington State and Alabama. She also spent two years freelancing in South America. As a… Read More
Storytellers Night April 17, 2024 – Jay L. Clendenin March 29, 2024July 2, 2024 April 17, 2024, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET Many people have asked for him and he is ready to present at the next National Storytellers Night. Jay Clendenin will be by to talk about his work as a photojournalist and taking portraits of celebrities. Jay will show some… Read More
Storytellers Night Oct. 10, 2024, Cory Clark October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 Philadelphia photojournalist, Cory Clark started his career primarily focused on human rights issues, protest movements, and politics, such as Wall Street and Occupy Philly movements. Read More