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San Francisco Bay Area
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- Photographer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Photographer at The Ventura County Star
- Photographer at The Merced Sun-Star
- Photography Intern at The Christian Science Monitor
- Education
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- Study with world-famous photojournalists James Nachtwey and David Alan Harvey
- Eddie Adams Workshop
- Principia College
- Principia Upper School
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Dave Getzschman’s Summary
Dave Getzschman (pronounced GETCH-man) is a San Francisco-based photographer providing fresh, compelling imagery for clients spanning the editorial, corporate and commercial markets. In 2004, his work as a staff member of the Ventura County Star earned him runner-up California Press Photographer of the Year. Credits include Time, Newsweek, Maxim, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle and MSNBC's Week in Pictures. Getzschman's vision is regularly recognized with honors from national, state and local press associations.
Dave Getzschman’s Specialties:
To each shoot, Getzschman brings empathy for his subjects, humor appropriate for the occasion and a sense of joy for the creative process.
To see his online portfolio, visit http://www.davegetzschman.com
To see his latest work and stock images for sale, visit http://pa.photoshelter.com/user/davegetzschman
Dave Getzschman’s Experience
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Photographer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Photography industry)
October 2005 — Present (3 years)
Freelance photographer providing compelling imagery for editorial, corporate, commercial and non-profit clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. Professional honors include recognition from Pictures of the Year International, The National Press Photographers Association and Photo District News.
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Photographer
The Ventura County Star
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Newspapers industry)
September 2003 — September 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Photographed news, entertainment, business and sports for this 100,000-circulation newspaper north of Los Angeles. Earned consistent honors from local, state and national press associations, including runner-up California Press Photographer of the Year in 2004.
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Photographer
The Merced Sun-Star
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
October 2001 — September 2003 (2 years)
Photographed news, sports, entertainment and business for this community newspaper in Central California. Work honored by Pictures of the Year International.
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Photography Intern
The Christian Science Monitor
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 1997 — August 1997 (3 months)
Responsibilities included photographing weekly assignments and photo editing for this international, Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper. Hired on a freelance basis following the internship to shoot assignments in St. Louis, Mo.
Dave Getzschman’s Education
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Study with world-famous photojournalists James Nachtwey and David Alan Harvey
Photojounalism 2007 — 2007
Private, invitation-only course held in Thailand with world-renown photojournalists James Nachtwey of VII and David Alan Harvey of Magnum.
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Eddie Adams Workshop
Photojounalism 2003 — 2003
Intense, invitation-only course taught by the world's top photojournalism professionals and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Eddie Adams. An elite class of 100 students is selected each year for attendance at this one-of-a-kind workshop.
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Principia College
BA, Mass Communication, 1994 — 1998
Earned four-year Presidential Scholarship. Studied media and government in Europe, Spring 2006. Interned with The Christian Science Monitor, Summer 1997. Earned Special Merit Award for Student Publications. Graduated with Highest Honors.
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Alpha Eta honors society, Editor-in-Chief for The Pilot college newspaper, four-year house board member, Rackham Court West
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Principia Upper School
Additional Information
Dave Getzschman’s Websites:
Dave Getzschman’s Interests:
Human rights, immigration, poverty-related issues, the environment, metaphysics, international travel, outdoor sports, fine art, people, motion and emotion
Dave Getzschman’s Groups:
• Advertising Photographers of America
• Editorial Photographers
• Lightstalkers
• San Francisco Bay Area Press Photographers Association
• Alumnus – Eddie Adams Workshop
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Dave Getzschman’s Honors:
• Pictures of the Year International Magazine General News Reporting, 2007
• Featured in Photo District News, April 2007
• Runner-up California Press Photographer of the Year, 2004
• Pictures of the Year International honoree, 2003
• Numerous honors from local, state and national press associations
Dave Getzschman’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
