Chris Caldwell
Photographer / Videographer
General info
Photographer / Videographer
St. George, UT
St. George, UT
I was born in Southern California and raised in Utah. As I progressed through high school and early college I gravitated to Computer Science areas of study. In college, I discovered photography and journalism to be a perfect combination of structure and creativity, and used my background with computers as a solid foundation on which to build. This led to a systematic, yet creative, approach to my current photography and video work. After graduating from Utah Tech University, I worked for various news organizations and maintain a growing client base for commercial photo and video work. As a photojournalist and videographer, I have a passion for breaking news. The excitement to find and tell news visually fuels my drive to be the best at what I do. As a commercial photographer, I aim to provide the best quality and value to clients, and showcase their events and products in the best possible light. I am self-motivated, and always searching for unique subjects and methods. I'm always on the job, and I am constantly looking to connect people through quality photography, video, and writing.
Contact
Contact Information
Work Experience
Professor
In 2021 Utah Tech University recruited me to teach digital photojournalism and visual communication. It continues to be fulfilling work to instruct the next generation of journalists and it helps me stay current on the fundamentals of journalism.
Videographer / Photographer
I shoot, edit, upload, and promote visual coverage of local news and sports.
Video Stringer
As a stringer, I collect B-roll and interviews for FOX 13 News broadcasts as stories are assigned, and am responsible for timely shooting and uploading.
Fair Board Photographer
This position includes taking studio portraits of fair board members and local city royalty, pageants, the county fair, and other associated events throughout the year.
Photojournalist
St. George News is a local news source. As a key employee, I was responsible for photography, video, and writing about news stories and local events.
Photographer/Photo Editor
The Dixie Sun is the newspaper of Dixie State University. I worked as a photographer and as the photo editor on a scholarship.
Education
High School Degree
In high school I was an honor student and a sterling scholar, as well as a member of the honor society presidency. I focused on computer science, which later contributed to my photography.
Bachelor's in Mass Communication and Visual Technology
At Utah Tech I focused on writing and photography. I worked for Sun News, and received a scholarship for my work as a photographer and editor. My senior capstone project consisted of traveling to Cuba and creating a photo portfolio of culture and people. This was the perfect boost that propelled me through graduation and into the field of journalism.
Awards/Achievements
UISAPA
2015
1st Place Photo Essay
1st Place Portfolio
2nd Place Sports Feature Photo
2016
1st Place General News Photo
1st Place Photo Essay
1st Place Portrait
1st Place Sports Photo
1st Place Sport Feature Photo
2nd Place Portfolio
2nd Place Sports Feature Photo
3rd Place Spot News Photo
2017
2nd Place Sports Photography
3rd Place Spot News Photo
3rd Place Overall Portfolio
1st Place Photo Essay
1st Place Portfolio
2nd Place Sports Feature Photo
2016
1st Place General News Photo
1st Place Photo Essay
1st Place Portrait
1st Place Sports Photo
1st Place Sport Feature Photo
2nd Place Portfolio
2nd Place Sports Feature Photo
3rd Place Spot News Photo
2017
2nd Place Sports Photography
3rd Place Spot News Photo
3rd Place Overall Portfolio
Published in
USA Today
New York Times
Washington Post
The Spectrum & Daily News
Reno Gazette Journal
St. George News
Associated Press
Fox 13
The Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret News
Commercial Building Products
Architectural Products
KSL
San Diego Union-Tribune
Las Vegas Review Journal
Inside St. George Magazine
Fox News
New York Times
Washington Post
The Spectrum & Daily News
Reno Gazette Journal
St. George News
Associated Press
Fox 13
The Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret News
Commercial Building Products
Architectural Products
KSL
San Diego Union-Tribune
Las Vegas Review Journal
Inside St. George Magazine
Fox News
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