Nicholas Vides
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The Oak Leaf,
The Press Democrat
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have actually, but not for an assignment.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email is preferred.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
SRJC's A9, Photoshop, Lightroom and Max Preps website for rosters.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
He already is! my mentor at The Press Democrat, Kent Porter.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The Podcast I co-created, Chronic Catastrophe. Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the NPR App.
What's your favorite drink?
Maker's Mark Old Fashion
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out on assignment with my A9 in hand, or pouring wine at Highway 12 Winery.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That photography is easy. Anyone can take a good photo, a photographer has to take multiple good ones for the rest of their life.
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