May 29, 2024 – Sharon Steinmann Douglas.Rider, 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 senior photo editor at The Penny Hoarder, one of the world’s largest personal finance websites, she spent three years building their photo department. Sharon has documented many stories of international impact, including the AIDS epidemic in Honduras and the displacement of Hurricane Katrina victims. She was nominated for a regional Emmy Award for Public/Current/Community Affairs in 2015 for her video project about The Prancing Elites, a Mobile, AL gender non-conforming dance group. Even though she has traveled throughout the world as a photojournalist, her true passion is exploring issues right in her own backyard. Sharon was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Anthropology. Storytellers Night
Storytellers Night June 12, 2024 – Doug McSchooler May 26, 2024July 2, 2024 National Storytellers Night welcomes Doug McShooler, a renowned photojournalist with over four decades of experience. His commitment to impartiality and truth-telling has earned him global recognition. Through his lens, McShooler captures compelling narratives while adhering strictly to journalistic ethics. He collaborates with diverse clients, using visual storytelling to bridge gaps… Read More
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