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David Barak

(He/Him)
San Diego
As seen in: ZUMA Press
Covers:  Editorial, general news and long-form documentary. Corporate documentary, annual reports, high tech and science.
Doesn't Cover: Consumer- and general company-oriented photography - weddings, portraits, events, advertising, fashion, pets, etc.
San Diego-based contract photojournalist for ZUMA Press.

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I'm a San Diego-based photojournalist contributing to ZUMA Press. I take assignment work for editorial clients and some business and non-profit clients. I'm available to travel and I'm taking on assignments during the pandemic.

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Air Drop

Air Drop

A 747 cargo aircraft, converted to operate as an aerial firefighting tanker, drops a load of fire retardant o…

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Wildfire Highway

Wildfire Highway

Motorists drive east on California Highway 8, leaving behind a sunset reddened by smoke from the Valley Fire …

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Firefighting Helicopter

Firefighting Helicopter

An Orange County Fire Authority helicopter flies past a sunset reddened by smoke from the Valley Fire in east…

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Not One More!

Not One More!

Black Lives Matter protesters in La Mesa, California.

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Fist Bump

Fist Bump

A Black Lives Matter protester in San Diego, California, fist-bumps a passing motorist in a show of support f…

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Defiance

Defiance

A woman raises a fist in solidarity during a Black Lives Matter protest in La Mesa, California.

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What was your first job as a journalist?

The one-and-only photographer/photo editor/lab tech at a small weekly newspaper.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Nikon camera system, Adobe software.

Who do you wish followed you?

Sarah Leen @ NatGeo, Katherine Pomerantz @ Time, Diane Rice @ Newsweek, Kathy Ryan @ NYTMag, Meaghan Looram @ NYTimes, MaryAnne Golon @ WaPo.
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