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Kevin Painchaud on Muck Rack

Kevin Painchaud

Verified
Santa Cruz
Covers:  sports, politics, events, editorial, breaking news
Photographer for The Santa Cruz Sentinel and the magazine Growing Up In Santa Cruz. I've been shooting for various publications for the last 30 years.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

High School

Have you ever used a typewriter?

whats that?

How is social media changing news?

Thats how people get their news now.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Everything. I love being on the front lines, meeting new people daily and covering events.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email is best.

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

Canon EOS R5, EOS R many many lenses, pro lighting, pro audio, Photoshop, Lightroom, Luminar, FCPX

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

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

CZU fire in 2020

When's the best time to pitch you?

24/7. I'm always available

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Taking photos around the county

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Google News

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