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I’m an independent photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in photojournalism and specialization in political science. When I’m not taking photos I love weaving on my loom, camping, hiking and snuggling with my dog, Harvey. Select clients include: The New York Times, Politico, TIME, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, The Guardian, Financial Times, HuffPost, ProPublica, BuzzFeed News, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), VICE, O Magazine, D Magazine (Italy), ESPN, Grand Rapids Magazine, Hour Detroit, STAT News, Quanta Magazine, among others. Commercial clients: Uber, Honda, Chase, Zillow, Random House Publishing, Atlas Obscura, Citi Foundation, The Karawa Coffee Project and DRW Trading. I have also worked with several nonprofits and NGOs. I’ve worked professionally throughout the United States and abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available for assignment anywhere.…I’m an independent photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in photojournalism and specialization in political science. When I’m not taking photos I love weaving on my loom, camping, hiking and snuggling with my dog, Harvey. Select clients include: The New York Times, Politico, TIME, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, The Guardian, Financial Times, HuffPost, ProPublica, BuzzFeed News, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), VICE, O Magazine, D Magazine (Italy), ESPN, Grand Rapids Magazine, Hour Detroit, STAT News, Quanta Magazine, among others. Commercial clients: Uber, Honda, Chase, Zillow, Random House Publishing, Atlas Obscura, Citi Foundation, The Karawa Coffee Project and DRW Trading. I have also worked with several nonprofits and NGOs. I’ve worked professionally throughout the United States and abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available for assignment anywhere.

Kristen Norman

Photographer, Videographer, Video Editor, +2

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I’m an independent photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in photojournalism and specialization in political science. When I’m not taking photos I love weaving on my loom, camping, hiking and snuggling with my dog, Harvey. Select clients include: The New York Times, Politico, TIME, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, The Guardian, Financial Times, HuffPost, ProPublica, BuzzFeed News, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), VICE, O Magazine, D Magazine (Italy), ESPN, Grand Rapids Magazine, Hour Detroit, STAT News, Quanta Magazine, among others. Commercial clients: Uber, Honda, Chase, Zillow, Random House Publishing, Atlas Obscura, Citi Foundation, The Karawa Coffee Project and DRW Trading. I have also worked with several nonprofits and NGOs. I’ve worked professionally throughout the United States and abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available for assignment anywhere.…I’m an independent photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in photojournalism and specialization in political science. When I’m not taking photos I love weaving on my loom, camping, hiking and snuggling with my dog, Harvey. Select clients include: The New York Times, Politico, TIME, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, The Guardian, Financial Times, HuffPost, ProPublica, BuzzFeed News, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), VICE, O Magazine, D Magazine (Italy), ESPN, Grand Rapids Magazine, Hour Detroit, STAT News, Quanta Magazine, among others. Commercial clients: Uber, Honda, Chase, Zillow, Random House Publishing, Atlas Obscura, Citi Foundation, The Karawa Coffee Project and DRW Trading. I have also worked with several nonprofits and NGOs. I’ve worked professionally throughout the United States and abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available for assignment anywhere.

Available to hire

I’m an independent photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI and Chicago. I graduated from Ohio University with a degree in photojournalism and specialization in political science. When I’m not taking photos I love weaving on my loom, camping, hiking and snuggling with my dog, Harvey.

Select clients include: The New York Times, Politico, TIME, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR, The Guardian, Financial Times, HuffPost, ProPublica, BuzzFeed News, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), VICE, O Magazine, D Magazine (Italy), ESPN, Grand Rapids Magazine, Hour Detroit, STAT News, Quanta Magazine, among others.

Commercial clients: Uber, Honda, Chase, Zillow, Random House Publishing, Atlas Obscura, Citi Foundation, The Karawa Coffee Project and DRW Trading.

I have also worked with several nonprofits and NGOs. I’ve worked professionally throughout the United States and abroad in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. I am available for assignment anywhere.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Photo

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Photo

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer + Videographer at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - November 3, 2025

Photographs features, portraits, sports, spot news, and short stories. Edits photos and assists with photo illustrations.

Photographer at Sentinel-Tribune

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Photograph features, portraits, sports, spot news, and short stories. Edit photos and assist with photo illustrations.

Photo Editor/Graphic Designer at Sentinel-Tribune

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Responsible for design of daily pages, special editions and magazine covers. Select images from staff photographers’ work and AP wire for front pages and photo stories. Assist with assigning photo assignments and setting deadlines.

Photographer at Ty Photography

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Photograph weddings, engagements, sports, events. Use of professional studio lighting equipment in studio and on-site.

Head Photographer at Ohio University Campus Involvement Center

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Photograph campus-wide events, concerts, performing arts, student organizations.