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I am Carla Varisco, a news photojournalist and photo editor with 25+ years of experience covering breaking news, sports, and features. I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compelling storytelling through images while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining editorial standards. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of visual narrative. I’m a lifelong learner and fearless creative artist who values clear communication and teamwork. My approach blends technical precision with storytelling, ensuring images resonate across platforms. I’m deeply committed to the news industry and to continuously honing my craft to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.…I am Carla Varisco, a news photojournalist and photo editor with 25+ years of experience covering breaking news, sports, and features. I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compelling storytelling through images while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining editorial standards. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of visual narrative. I’m a lifelong learner and fearless creative artist who values clear communication and teamwork. My approach blends technical precision with storytelling, ensuring images resonate across platforms. I’m deeply committed to the news industry and to continuously honing my craft to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.

Carla Varisco

Photographer, Filmmaker, Videographer, +6

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I am Carla Varisco, a news photojournalist and photo editor with 25+ years of experience covering breaking news, sports, and features. I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compelling storytelling through images while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining editorial standards. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of visual narrative. I’m a lifelong learner and fearless creative artist who values clear communication and teamwork. My approach blends technical precision with storytelling, ensuring images resonate across platforms. I’m deeply committed to the news industry and to continuously honing my craft to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.…I am Carla Varisco, a news photojournalist and photo editor with 25+ years of experience covering breaking news, sports, and features. I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compelling storytelling through images while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining editorial standards. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of visual narrative. I’m a lifelong learner and fearless creative artist who values clear communication and teamwork. My approach blends technical precision with storytelling, ensuring images resonate across platforms. I’m deeply committed to the news industry and to continuously honing my craft to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.

Available to hire

I am Carla Varisco, a news photojournalist and photo editor with 25+ years of experience covering breaking news, sports, and features. I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compelling storytelling through images while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining editorial standards. I’m driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of visual narrative.

I’m a lifelong learner and fearless creative artist who values clear communication and teamwork. My approach blends technical precision with storytelling, ensuring images resonate across platforms. I’m deeply committed to the news industry and to continuously honing my craft to inform, engage, and inspire audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Adobe Audition

Intermediate

GIMP

Intermediate

Audacity

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.