I have more than 25 years as a sports and news photographer with experience and a love for voice over and voice acting. My professional journey includes pivotal roles as a Gannett staff photographer, weekend photo editor/assignment editor, and various contract photographer roles across the sports and news industries. I’ve consistently thrived in high-pressure environments while meeting tight deadlines. Colleagues recognize me as an engaging professional who is skilled in visual storytelling, with a firm grasp of the nuances of editing photography for different platforms and niche publications. I’m a lifelong learner, passionate about AI training projects and exploring voiceover/acting work, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft. In the past two years, I have worked at several AI companies on freelance or contract positions in Voice acting, Voice Over, Narration, Photography and Video training large language models. In high school and college I was in theater and I have a home studio with professional grade audio equipment and a quiet space. I am a fearless creative artist and I love voice acting and voice over. I have also have done professional video voice over and narration for investigative projects at the various news outlets I have worked at in the past. I have extensive experience in Information Verification and Source Authentication. I am trained to identify misinformation and ensure that data is factually grounded and high-quality. With more than 25+ years as a news photojournalist I have a high degree of professional discernment to data projects. My background requires me to constantly evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of information, making me highly effective at spotting 'hallucinations' or inconsistencies in AI-generated outputs. I spent 5 years in a 2 person investigative projects team covering high stakes Investigative journalism on projects about Social Security Administration, Housing Projects, Breast Cancer and Hurricane Katrina. I not only filmed all of the photography, videography and editing, I also did all of the video voice over and editing on those projects. My team was nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes. I am a highly reliable and ethical worker and have held Top Secret Clearance on military projects in the past.

Carla Varisco

I have more than 25 years as a sports and news photographer with experience and a love for voice over and voice acting. My professional journey includes pivotal roles as a Gannett staff photographer, weekend photo editor/assignment editor, and various contract photographer roles across the sports and news industries. I’ve consistently thrived in high-pressure environments while meeting tight deadlines. Colleagues recognize me as an engaging professional who is skilled in visual storytelling, with a firm grasp of the nuances of editing photography for different platforms and niche publications. I’m a lifelong learner, passionate about AI training projects and exploring voiceover/acting work, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft. In the past two years, I have worked at several AI companies on freelance or contract positions in Voice acting, Voice Over, Narration, Photography and Video training large language models. In high school and college I was in theater and I have a home studio with professional grade audio equipment and a quiet space. I am a fearless creative artist and I love voice acting and voice over. I have also have done professional video voice over and narration for investigative projects at the various news outlets I have worked at in the past. I have extensive experience in Information Verification and Source Authentication. I am trained to identify misinformation and ensure that data is factually grounded and high-quality. With more than 25+ years as a news photojournalist I have a high degree of professional discernment to data projects. My background requires me to constantly evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of information, making me highly effective at spotting 'hallucinations' or inconsistencies in AI-generated outputs. I spent 5 years in a 2 person investigative projects team covering high stakes Investigative journalism on projects about Social Security Administration, Housing Projects, Breast Cancer and Hurricane Katrina. I not only filmed all of the photography, videography and editing, I also did all of the video voice over and editing on those projects. My team was nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes. I am a highly reliable and ethical worker and have held Top Secret Clearance on military projects in the past.

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I have more than 25 years as a sports and news photographer with experience and a love for voice over and voice acting. My professional journey includes pivotal roles as a Gannett staff photographer, weekend photo editor/assignment editor, and various contract photographer roles across the sports and news industries. I’ve consistently thrived in high-pressure environments while meeting tight deadlines. Colleagues recognize me as an engaging professional who is skilled in visual storytelling, with a firm grasp of the nuances of editing photography for different platforms and niche publications. I’m a lifelong learner, passionate about AI training projects and exploring voiceover/acting work, and I’m excited to continue growing my craft.
In the past two years, I have worked at several AI companies on freelance or contract positions in Voice acting, Voice Over, Narration, Photography and Video training large language models. In high school and college I was in theater and I have a home studio with professional grade audio equipment and a quiet space. I am a fearless creative artist and I love voice acting and voice over. I have also have done professional video voice over and narration for investigative projects at the various news outlets I have worked at in the past.

I have extensive experience in Information Verification and Source Authentication. I am trained to identify misinformation and ensure that data is factually grounded and high-quality.

With more than 25+ years as a news photojournalist I have a high degree of professional discernment to data projects. My background requires me to constantly evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of information, making me highly effective at spotting ‘hallucinations’ or inconsistencies in AI-generated outputs.

I spent 5 years in a 2 person investigative projects team covering high stakes Investigative journalism on projects about Social Security Administration, Housing Projects, Breast Cancer and Hurricane Katrina. I not only filmed all of the photography, videography and editing, I also did all of the video voice over and editing on those projects. My team was nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes.

I am a highly reliable and ethical worker and have held Top Secret Clearance on military projects in the past.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sports & News Photographer Correspondent at Herald-Tribune
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2023
Expertly captured, curated and edited dynamic images for breaking news events, features, and high-profile sports tournaments.
Herald-Tribune Sports Photographer Correspondent at Herald-Tribune
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2023
Expertly captured, curated and edited dynamic images for breaking news events, feature assignments and high-profile sports tournaments. Skilled in AP Style captioning to enhance storytelling. Performed remote photo editing and efficient FTP image transfers under tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with photo quality standards and editorial guidelines. Photographed and edited web galleries and photo collections for print and online presentation to maximize viewer engagement.
Sports Photographer / Correspondent at Herald-Tribune
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2023
Expertly captured, curated and edited dynamic images for breaking news events, feature assignments and high-profile sports tournaments. Created AP Style captions and delivered remote editing and FTP transfers under tight deadlines; curated web galleries and online photo collections for maximum viewer engagement.
Photojournalist / Correspondent at Herald-Tribune
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2023
Captured breaking news, features, and sports for print and online galleries; applied AP style captioning; performed remote photo editing and FTP transfers under tight deadlines; ensured images met editorial standards; edited and retouched images to enhance visual clarity.
Staff Photographer at The News Journal | Delaware Online
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009
Staff photographer covering breaking news, sports, and features; collaborated closely with editors and reporters to meet visual requirements.
Weekend Photo Editor / Assignment Editor at The News Journal | Delaware Online
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009
Led weekend photo operations and assignment coverage, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling across multiple platforms.
Staff Photographer at Gannett - Wilmington, DE
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2009
Assigned and tracked 16 staff and freelance photographers daily across the tristate area. Led weekend photography operations for The News Journal and DelawareOnline, ensuring cohesive visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. Performed metadata, photo editing and production for wire and commissioned content.
Weekend Photo Editor at The News Journal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Led weekend photography operations for The News Journal and Delaware Online; coordinated assignment desk workflows and prioritized breaking stories; monitored wire services for developing stories; researched and curated images; performed metadata, photo editing, and production for wire and commissioned content; managed staff and freelance photographer assignments; fostered collaborative ideation for visual projects; maintained digital asset management systems.
Staff Photographer at The News Journal
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2009
Spearheaded investigative photo projects, including Delaware's Social Security Disability and Wilmington Housing Project; captured compelling images for daily news; proficient in videography and video editing; trained in AVID by USA Today; used Adobe Premiere Pro for production and editing; saved and archived images in a master library; cultivated exclusive opportunities through source relationships; earned AP Best Photo Story (First Place, 2005; Second Place, 2006) and contributed to AP Managing Editors Award and Public Service Award.
Contract Photographer at Associated Press / NASCAR – The News Journal
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2009
Researched and curated NASCAR images; performed metadata, photo editing and production for wire and commissioned content.
Contract Photographer at Associated Press / NASCAR / The News Journal
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2009
Specialized in dynamic photography across breaking news, sports events, and feature stories; 19 years covering NASCAR's Dover Downs Monster Mile; documented LPGA golf; NBA coverage including March Madness; contributed to tri-state area reporting and licensing of images.
Contract Photojournalist at The News Journal Media Group
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2001
Specialized in dynamic photography across breaking news, sports events, and feature stories; established a photojournalistic presence at high-profile venues, including NASCAR's Dover Downs Monster Mile; was an active contributor to Eagles NFL, Baltimore Orioles, and Baltimore Ravens training camps and games; documented professional golf and multi-sport NCAA events; covered Tri-State area NBA games and major tournaments.

Education

Alumnus at Hallmark Institute of Photography
January 11, 1983 - December 25, 1987

Qualifications

Alumnus, Hallmark Institute of Photography
December 31, 1982 - December 31, 1986
OPSEC / Secret Clearance
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Associated Press Best Photo Story - 2005 First Place
January 1, 2005 - May 5, 2026
Associated Press Best Photo Story - 2006 Second Place
January 1, 2006 - May 5, 2026
Public Service Award for Journalistic Excellence
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Associated Press Managing Editors Award for Team Investigative Projects
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics