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 July 10, 2024, Shmuel Thaler July 2, 2024October 6, 2024 For the next National Storytellers Night we return to the small California Coastal city, Santa Cruz for Shmuel Thalerfrom the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Shmuel Thaler has been a staff photographer at the Santa Cruz Sentinel since 1987. He has won numerous awards, including having his photography named the best photojournalism in… Read More
Storytellers Night For the Love of the Story March 6, 2024July 2, 2024 Grab your cameras, ignite your creative spark, and mark your calendars because National Storytellers Night is about to ignite your passion! Join us for an electrifying discussion on March 20th, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, as we delve into the mesmerizing world of editorial photography and uncover why photographers absolutely adore what they do! Prepare for an evening that will spark your imagination and inspire your photo bug! Read More
Storytellers Night Sept. 25, 2024 Brett Akagi September 20, 2024October 6, 2024 Brett Akagi’s mission in life is to make a positive impact on the people he meets and works with, regardless of the role he plays. Akagi describes himself as a quarterback, coach, or… (Click on picture for more) Read More