What was your first job as a journalist?
My first paid gig was freelancing for a neighborhood newspaper in TriBeCa, New York. I got paid $25 for a photograph of a veterinarian.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course! Typing class was compulsory in 7th grade. Thank you New York City Public Schools system!
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
The photojournalist as played by Dennis Hopper in Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a privilege to have a front row seat to history as it unfolds. Be fair in presenting what you see and learn.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Message me. Since I am currently in photojournalism, any story where the subject lends itself to a strong visual narrative interests me.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
That and the yearbook. I was the Copy Editor and occasional photographer.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be interested in current events. Get your news from a variety of sources, both traditional and new media. Always remain skeptical.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
