Category: Photography
-
Photography: How Wisconsinites reacted to news of Joe Biden’s presidential victory
Wisconsinites gathered on Nov. 7, 2020 to both celebrate or protest former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Myself and Wisconsin Watch photographers Will Cioci and Anya van Wagtendonk captured scenes in Madison and Milwaukee in the hours after media organizations called the race. More of my…
-
Through the photographer’s eye: A journey from countryside to cityscape during Wisconsin’s pandemic election
I wrote the essay below and published an accompanying picture story about my experience photographing in Wisconsin during their historic spring primary on April 7, 2020. In addition, I recorded this first-person audio journal for the podcast “Inside Stories” about my experience covering the election during the pandemic. On Tuesday, April 7, I woke…
-
Portraits of a pandemic: Milwaukee voters go to the polls
Milwaukee voters turned out by the thousands to cast their ballots Tuesday during an extraordinary time in history. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a “Safer at Home” directive on March 12, ordering most residents to stay inside and away from each other if possible — in an effort to slow the spread of the novel…
-
Photo Essay: Pomp, circumstance and proposals as Gov. Tony Evers delivers State of the State
As Gov. Tony Evers delivered his second State of the State address to lawmakers Wednesday, I positioned myself to the right of the Democrat’s podium, squeezing between a television camera and a cold marble wall. I looked for moments that captured the spirit of the pomp and circumstance of the event and any camaraderie between…
-
Photography: Top 10 photos of 2019 from Wisconsin Watch
A round-up at some of Wisconsin Watch’s best photojournalism from 2018, shot by myself and interns Emily Hamer and Alisa Ivanitskaya. Bringing Wisconsin news to life: Our top 10 photos of 2019 More of my reporting for Wisconsin Watch can be read here.
-
Photo Essay: Tony Evers sworn in as 46th governor of Wisconsin
On Jan. 7, 2019, Tony Evers, a Democrat, was sworn in as Wisconsin’s 46th governor at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Myself and intern Emily Hamer were there to document the day. Photo Essay: Tony Evers sworn in as 46th governor of Wisconsin More of my reporting for Wisconsin Watch can be read here.
-
Photography: Wisconsin Watch’s top 10 photos of 2018
A round-up at some of Wisconsin Watch’s best photojournalism from 2018, including photos shot by myself and intern Emily Hamer. Wisconsin Watch’s top 10 photos of 2018 More of my reporting for Wisconsin Watch can be read here.
-
Photo essay: Wisconsin’s frenetic lame duck session
From Dec. 3 through the early morning of Dec. 5, 2018, members of the press, the public, and legislators bustled through the halls of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison as the Senate and Assembly held an extraordinary session to push through a series of fast-tracked bills before Gov. Scott Walker left office in January.…
-
Photo Essay: Spending election night with Scott Walker supporters, as elation turns to dismay
Early in the evening on Nov. 6, crowds began to trickle into the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, to watch the election results for the governor’s race roll in. They were there to support two-term governor Scott Walker, a Republican who was hoping to win a third term over Democratic opponent Tony Evers. These photos…
-

A selection of photography for Wisconsin Watch
While working as the Digital and Multimedia Editor at Wisconsin Watch I make the majority of the photos that accompany our investigations. Here is a selection of photos I have made on assignment for Wisconsin Watch since 2016.