Freelance Photojournalist
Greater Atlanta Area
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- Photo Instructor at The Showcase School of Photography
- Photojournalist at Luanne Dietz
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- Department Head of Behind the Scenes and Still Photography at Whitestone Motion Pictures
- Freelance Photojournalist at UF Today and Florida magazines
- Photojournalist at Gwinnett Daily Post
- Photojournalist at Meet Justice/ Innocence Atlanta
- Photographer at UF Recreational Sports
- Photo Editor at The Independent Florida Alligator
- Photojournalist at UF Orange and Blue Magazine
- Photojournalist at Campus Crusade for Christ
- Photojournalist at Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Team Leader at Tampa Bay Dream Center
- Education
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- University of Florida
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra
- University of Central Florida
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Luanne Dietz’s Summary
Luanne Dietz is an award-winning freelance photojournalist based in Atlanta. While studying photojournalism and religion at the University of Florida, Dietz began to explore documentary storytelling. She has covered news events including Danny Rolling's execution, three NCAA national championships and the disappearance of Georgia hiker Meredith Emerson. Dietz has also documented social injustice issues for non-profit organizations and captured behind-the-scenes footage including promotional stills for a motion picture company.
From the Photographer:
I am a visual storyteller. I see my camera as an everyday accessory, and I am rarely seen without it. I look to take pictures of people who can tell their stories through their eyes and explain their passions through their actions. I've set out to capture the adjectives and adverbs of life.
Luanne Dietz’s Specialties:
Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, Video, Final Cut Pro, Color, Studio Lighting, Audio Recording, Soundslides, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office
Luanne Dietz’s Experience
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Photo Instructor
The Showcase School of Photography
(Photography industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Photo Instructor for Digital 102 and Storytelling Workshop
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Photojournalist
Luanne Dietz
(Photography industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Freelance photojournalist based out of Atlanta
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Department Head of Behind the Scenes and Still Photography
Whitestone Motion Pictures
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
January 2008 — October 2009 (1 year 10 months)
Production stills and behind-the-scenes documentaries using both still photography and video.
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Freelance Photojournalist
UF Today and Florida magazines
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
January 2007 — January 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Freelance photography for the award-winning University of Florida alumni magazines, which keep members connected with campus news, activities and each other.
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Photojournalist
Gwinnett Daily Post
(Public Company; Newspapers industry)
September 2007 — January 2008 (5 months)
Staff photographer for the newspaper serving north metro Atlanta, Gwinnett County and surrounding counties. Covered the disappearance of hiker Meredith Emerson, which made headlines nationwide.
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Photojournalist
Meet Justice/ Innocence Atlanta
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2007 — December 2007 (8 months)
Documentary photographer for nonprofits focusing on social injustice issues. Director of photography for Through Their Eyes, a camera project with inner-city youth that ended with an exhibit.
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Photographer
UF Recreational Sports
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
January 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 5 months)
Official photographer for the Department of Recreational Sports Clubs at the University of Florida.
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Photo Editor
The Independent Florida Alligator
(Newspapers industry)
August 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Photo editor at the Alligator, billed as the nation's largest student-run newspaper. Led the photo department during three of the University of Florida's NCAA national titles in basketball and football. Previously held positions as contributing and staff photographer.
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Photojournalist
UF Orange and Blue Magazine
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
August 2006 — December 2006 (5 months)
Freelance photographer for Orange and Blue Magazine, a student publication of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.
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Photojournalist
Campus Crusade for Christ
(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)
July 2006 — July 2006 (1 month)
Documented Agape Campus' journey along El Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. Traveled by foot from Ribadeo to Santiago along the Pilgrimage.
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Photojournalist
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
(Public Company; NYT; Newspapers industry)
December 2005 — December 2005 (1 month)
Photographer during university practicum while enrolled at the University of Florida.
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Team Leader
Tampa Bay Dream Center
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2002 — August 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Team leader involved in Urban City Development including Saturday block parties, tutoring sessions, mission trip coordination, and inner city family development.
Luanne Dietz’s Education
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University of Florida
Bachelor of Science , Photojournalism, religion , 2005 — 2007
Majored in journalism with an emphasis on photojournalism and outside concentration in religion. Two years of Spanish language, including study abroad in Spain.
- Activities and Societies:
- NPPA, FCA, The Alligator
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Summer Study Abroad , Art and Spanish language , 2006 — 2006
Spanish-language study along with art forms and influences.
- Activities and Societies:
- ISA
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University of Central Florida
Non-degree , Journalism , 2003 — 2005
- Activities and Societies:
- BCM
Additional Information
Luanne Dietz’s Interests:
photojournalism, editorial , advertising, sports, travel, motion picture, music, portraits, weddings, interesting people with stories to tell
Luanne Dietz’s Groups:
NPPA , APAD, Sportsshoter
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The Independent Florida Alligator
Luanne Dietz’s Honors:
Hearst Journalism Award
* 6th place breaking news and sports; 2007
SPJ Mark of Excellence
*1st place national winner in breaking News Photography; 2006
*1st place national winner in online sports reporting "Gators in Glendale"; 2007
SPJ Region 3 Mark of Excellence
*1st place breaking News Photography; 2006
*1st place online sports reporting “Gators in Glendale”; 2007
*2nd place best all-around student newspaper Alligator Staff; 2007
*2nd place best affiliated web-site “Alligator.org”; 2007
Luanne Dietz’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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