David Barak on Muck Rack

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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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.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Black Lives Matter. Some of my photos ran internationally, so I played a very small part in letting the world know what's going on here.
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