Thousands of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico for the winter each year, to find refuge from the cold weather in the country’s pine forests. In March, a rare snowstorm interrupted their sleep as freezing winds blew the butterflies out of their safe colonies, grouped together in the trees, and deposited many of them across the forest…
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Vice: The Evolution (Or Not) Of School Shootings In America Since Columbine
The evolution (or not) of school shootings in America School shooting survivors discuss progress — or lack thereof — with gun violence in this segment. When the Columbine shooting happened in 1999, the survivors had no concept of what a school shooting was. Neither did most of America. “We thought there was some sort of…
Vice: This App Lets You Give Money to People Experiencing Homelessness
This App Lets You Give Money to Homeless People From Your Phone What if you combined the functionality of Venmo and GoFundMe with the user interface of a dating app to fight homelessness? “Samaritan” is a new startup out of Seattle that provides homeless people with small “beacons” (a key fob that functions as a…
Vice: Runaway Senators
How Oregon Republican Senators Killed a Bill by Running Away from the Police A climate change bill was pronounced dead in Oregon Tuesday, without anybody ever voting on it. Last Thursday, the Oregon Senate was supposed to vote on HB 2020, a bill aimed at capping greenhouse gas emissions. Senate Republicans opposed the bill, but…
WSJ: The Hidden Safety Risks of Your Amazon Order
The Hidden Safety Risks of Your Amazon Order Amazon’s pursuit of boundless selection has led it to become a massive marketplace with millions of sellers. But has this business strategy put customers at risk? WSJ investigates how unsafe products, including children’s products and toys, have become available for purchase. Photo: John P. Campbell for The…
Great Big Story: Believe Us, You’ve Never Seen a Clam Like This
Believe Us, You’ve Never Seen a Clam Like This A geoduck is the world’s largest burrowing clam. That’s pronounced “gooey duck.” And it looks like a… um… (well, you have eyes.) This saltwater clam is unique to the Pacific Northwest and is challenging to harvest. But the crew at Taylor Shellfish Farms in Bow, Washington,…
Education Week: Changemakers
When Teresa Garcia moved to Washington state from Arizona, she expected to have a tough time navigating the bureaucracy of a new school district—especially since her children needed specialized services and she was still trying to master English. But she quickly found a powerful and reassuring ally within the Federal Way school district near Seattle: Trise Moore,…
36 Hours: Paris
Think Left Bank, and the Latin Quarter and the Eiffel Tower spring to mind. The Right Bank, which is twice the size, has no clear identity. There are, in fact, many Right Banks. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full…
36 Hours: Pittsburgh
Beyond Pittsburgh’s pretty downtown, transformation and momentum reign, with former industrial areas giving way to restaurants, shops and art venues. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series, that I’ve been filming for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full Credits Producer: Fritzie Andrade Cinematography: Jessey Dearing and Andrew Hida Sound: Louie Alfaro…
36 Hours: Savannah
Yes, there are lots of live oaks and lovely squares, but Savannah also has a lively bar scene, innovative restaurants and a rich, storied past. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series, that I’ve been filming for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full Credits Producer: Fritzie Andrade Cinematography: Jessey Dearing…
36 Hours: San Luis Obispo
Wine, California cuisine and the great outdoors await visitors to bucolic San Luis Obispo County. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series, that I’ve been filming for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full Credits Producer: Fritzie Andrade Cinematography: Jessey Dearing and Max Cantor Sound: Louie Alfaro Editor: Will Lloyd
36 Hours: Key West
Ernest Hemingway’s favorite pastimes — catching big fish, eating well and drinking hard — still define the island’s appeal, with the added attractions of countless water sports and gorgeous sunsets. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series, that I’ve been filming for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full Credits…
36 Hours: Palm Beach
Palm Beach may be known for its extravagant mansions, tony retailers and fancy nightspots, but it also has its own brand of small-town charm. I’m pleased to share the another episode of 36 Hours, a video travel series, that I’ve been filming for The New York Times. Read the written article here. Role Cinematographer Full Credits Producer: Fritzie Andrade Cinematography: Jessey Dearing…
36 Hours: Koreatown
As the most densely packed part of Los Angeles, Koreatown is also one of the city’s most strollable, with Art Deco buildings, palm-lined streets and East-meets-West restaurants. I’m pleased to share the first of several films that I’ve been shooting with The New York Times on a video travel series called 36 Hours that began last…
NYTimes: A Company Copes With Backlash Against the Raise That Roared
Dan Price, chief of Gravity Payments, raised the annual salary floor for his employees to $70,000. Most responses were positive, but Mr. Price says that even the negative letters were valuable. When I found out I’d have just over an hour and a half for this shoot, I knew I wanted to bring Tim Matsui…
Massachusetts Incarceration
I worked on this story while I was at The Boston Globe. I toured four different prison facilities with reporter, David Abel, to see a supervised view of the Massachusetts prison system. I say supervised because our tour was carefully guided by a public relations representative who was present during all interviews and all locations. We…
A Prison Without Walls
A Prison without Walls tells the story of prisoners in the MCI-Shirley minimum security prison in Shirley, Mass. I filmed and photographed at multiple prisons with Boston Globe reporter David Abel. This is one of several short multimedia pieces that were edited from the multiple day shoot. Filming and photography by Jessey Dearing. Editing by…
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger: In Plain Sight
While I was interning at The Boston Globe in 2011, James ‘Whitey’ Bulger was arrested in Santa Monica, Calif., after 16 years on the run. Bulger is known as one of the most dangerous and notorious gangsters in Boston and spent more than 10 years on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list. I was sent to Santa…