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.