Hi, I’m Kieran Harshaw—a photo editor and visual storyteller based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’ve spent about a decade turning fast-moving news into striking visuals, known for strong visual judgment, consistency, and a steady hand in fast-paced newsrooms. I excel at sourcing, editing, and curating images without compromising accuracy or brand voice. I organize digital assets and keep editorial and design workflows running smoothly, collaborating with press/media partners and freelance photographers to deliver engaging, on-brand visuals across platforms. I also pitch bold, data-informed stories and lead strategic visual briefs to guide cross-team coverage.

Kieran Harshaw

Hi, I’m Kieran Harshaw—a photo editor and visual storyteller based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’ve spent about a decade turning fast-moving news into striking visuals, known for strong visual judgment, consistency, and a steady hand in fast-paced newsrooms. I excel at sourcing, editing, and curating images without compromising accuracy or brand voice. I organize digital assets and keep editorial and design workflows running smoothly, collaborating with press/media partners and freelance photographers to deliver engaging, on-brand visuals across platforms. I also pitch bold, data-informed stories and lead strategic visual briefs to guide cross-team coverage.

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Hi, I’m Kieran Harshaw—a photo editor and visual storyteller based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I’ve spent about a decade turning fast-moving news into striking visuals, known for strong visual judgment, consistency, and a steady hand in fast-paced newsrooms.

I excel at sourcing, editing, and curating images without compromising accuracy or brand voice. I organize digital assets and keep editorial and design workflows running smoothly, collaborating with press/media partners and freelance photographers to deliver engaging, on-brand visuals across platforms. I also pitch bold, data-informed stories and lead strategic visual briefs to guide cross-team coverage.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Digital Photo Editor at 360 Media (including Us Weekly, Life & Style)
May 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Led editing of photo teams and daily workflows for fast-paced publications, mentored junior staff, sourced and curated assets, and ensured accuracy and brand voice across platforms.
Freelance Photographer at Self-Employed, Ann Arbor, MI
February 2, 2015 - November 22, 2025
Plan and coordinate full photography workflows, manage client communications, scheduling, location scouting, and contracting to ensure smooth production and timely asset delivery; provide ongoing on-set production support and direction.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services