I am an award-winning Visual Editor, Photojournalist, and Creative Producer with international experience delivering high-impact visual storytelling for documentary, news, editorial, and commercial projects. I excel in photo editing, video editing, caption writing, and curating compelling visual packages, while mastering remote live-from-camera workflows. I thrive under tight deadlines and fast-paced breaking-news conditions, bringing strong news judgment to every assignment. Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots, built polished narratives, and collaborated with reporters, photographers, and production teams to deliver meaningful stories across North America and beyond.…

Shannon Eckstein

I am an award-winning Visual Editor, Photojournalist, and Creative Producer with international experience delivering high-impact visual storytelling for documentary, news, editorial, and commercial projects. I excel in photo editing, video editing, caption writing, and curating compelling visual packages, while mastering remote live-from-camera workflows. I thrive under tight deadlines and fast-paced breaking-news conditions, bringing strong news judgment to every assignment. Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots, built polished narratives, and collaborated with reporters, photographers, and production teams to deliver meaningful stories across North America and beyond.…

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I am an award-winning Visual Editor, Photojournalist, and Creative Producer with international experience delivering high-impact visual storytelling for documentary, news, editorial, and commercial projects. I excel in photo editing, video editing, caption writing, and curating compelling visual packages, while mastering remote live-from-camera workflows. I thrive under tight deadlines and fast-paced breaking-news conditions, bringing strong news judgment to every assignment.

Over the years I’ve led multi-location shoots, built polished narratives, and collaborated with reporters, photographers, and production teams to deliver meaningful stories across North America and beyond.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DOP | Producer | Editor at McEwen Legacy Project
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led visual direction, camera operation, and editing for a five-part documentary series. Coordinated multi-location shoots and produced polished storytelling under strict deadlines.
DOP | Producer | Editor at Bethell Hospice Story
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Managed the full production cycle from concept to final delivery, including editing, metadata management, and narrative development.
Creative Producer – Original Content at Accessible Media
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Produced editorial and documentary video content for broadcast. Supported newsroom planning, segment producing, editing, and coordination with reporters and photographers for daily assignments.
Photojournalist & Video Journalist at Independent & Contract
January 1, 2005 - Present
Edited images from field photographers, applied accurate captioning, and curated visual packages. Sourced material from wire services, social media, and NGOs. Covered international assignments in Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, and across North America.
Corporate Photographer at Company of Women
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2019
Created editorial and branding photography for campaigns, events, and publications.
Short Films & Broadcast Assignments at AMI / Rogers TV / CFC / Independent
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
DOP, B-camera operator, editor, and creative producer on narrative and documentary short films, contributing to interviews, story development, and post-production workflows.
Video Journalist at Peel Leadership Centre
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Shot, edited, and produced documentary-style and promotional video content.
Creative Producer at Original Content, Accessible Media
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Produced editorial and documentary video content for broadcast. Supported newsroom planning, segment producing, editing, and coordination with reporters and photographers for daily assignments.
DOP, Editor, & Creative Producer at AMI (Accessible Media INC.), Rogers TV, CFC, Independent
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Short films and broadcast assignments; worked as DOP, B-camera operator, editor, and creative producer on narrative and documentary short films, contributing to interviews, story development, and post-production workflows.

Education

Writing for Documentary at Doc Story Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Film Production at George Brown College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Digital Cinematography at George Brown College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Photojournalism Program at Langara College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Advanced Lighting at Focal Point School for Photography
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Intermediate Photography at Emily Carr Institute of Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Editorial Photography at Westminster College of Design (UK)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Writing for Documentary at Doc Story Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Film Production at George Brown College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Digital Cinematography at George Brown College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Photojournalism Program at Langara College
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Advanced Lighting at Focal Point School for Photography
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Intermediate Photography at Emily Carr Institute of Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Editorial Photography at Westminster College of Design (UK)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Trailer | The Bethell Hospice Story

    2min teaser trailer for the Documentary Film | The Bethell Hospice Story

    Filmmaker Shannon Eckstein weaves together Lorna and Tony Bethell remarkable story with the experiences of those who benefit from the Bethell legacy today. A tough yet touching documentary that leaves the viewer with a greater appreciation of life’s end, and the vital importance of compassionate hospice care.