Sept. 25, 2024 Brett Akagi Douglas.Rider, September 20, 2024October 6, 2024 Sept. 25, 2024 5 P.M PT / 8 P.M. ET 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 waterboy on a team, Akagi believes in doing whatever it takes to help his team succeed. Additionally, Akagi taught at the University of Kansas, where he advised student media in print, digital, and broadcast journalism. Akagi’s work has garnered notable recognition, including two Telly Awards at Blue KC and 25 Emmy Awards across various organizations. He also led a team of photographers and editors to four National Press Photographers Association Station of the Year awards at KARE-TV and contributed to Edward R. Murrow awards at three different media outlets. Despite his many achievements, Akagi remains committed to learning and growth. He continually hones new techniques, gear, and styles to stay fresh in the evolving media landscape. Teaching and mentoring are central to Akagi’s life, and he takes pride in helping professionals and students alike improve their skills and make a difference in the world. Web site: https://www.akagimedia.com/ Storytellers Night Home Video1
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 May 15, 2024 – Michael Thervil May 7, 2024July 2, 2024 May 15, 2024, 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET Michael Thervil is the Editor-in-Chief and Photojournalist at VEDA Magazine. Possessing a strong passion for photojournalism, Thervil extends that passion by provide his journalists with insights regarding the geopolitical arena. After taking pictures for over 5 years, Thervil opened VEDA… Read More
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