Hi, I'm Taimy Alvarez, an award-winning photojournalist, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with nearly three decades of experience covering stories locally and internationally. I've been fortunate enough to receive honors such as an Emmy and Pulitzer for my work, and I love blending photography, videography, and narrative storytelling to bring powerful stories to life. Besides my media work, I enjoy sharing my passion as an enrichment speaker on cruise lines, where I fuse art, history, and culture into engaging presentations. I also founded a boutique travel agency that offers photography-inspired journeys. I'm deeply committed to inclusive storytelling and uplifting underrepresented voices through my craft.

Taimy Alvarez

Hi, I'm Taimy Alvarez, an award-winning photojournalist, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with nearly three decades of experience covering stories locally and internationally. I've been fortunate enough to receive honors such as an Emmy and Pulitzer for my work, and I love blending photography, videography, and narrative storytelling to bring powerful stories to life. Besides my media work, I enjoy sharing my passion as an enrichment speaker on cruise lines, where I fuse art, history, and culture into engaging presentations. I also founded a boutique travel agency that offers photography-inspired journeys. I'm deeply committed to inclusive storytelling and uplifting underrepresented voices through my craft.

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Hi, I’m Taimy Alvarez, an award-winning photojournalist, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with nearly three decades of experience covering stories locally and internationally. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive honors such as an Emmy and Pulitzer for my work, and I love blending photography, videography, and narrative storytelling to bring powerful stories to life.

Besides my media work, I enjoy sharing my passion as an enrichment speaker on cruise lines, where I fuse art, history, and culture into engaging presentations. I also founded a boutique travel agency that offers photography-inspired journeys. I’m deeply committed to inclusive storytelling and uplifting underrepresented voices through my craft.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Photojournalist at Taimy Alvarez Media
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directs photography and video production for editorial, commercial, and cultural projects. Edits long- and short-form video content for broadcast, social, and online platforms. Provides media and storytelling support for nonprofits and community-based initiatives. Manages social media content strategy and visual branding.
Director of Photography / Series Editor at Water Voyager
January 1, 2024 - Present
Oversees photography and videography for a weekly international travel series. Edits episodes for broadcast, streaming, and social media. Focuses on stories about culture, cuisine, music, and local communities.
Photographer at Broward Arts Journalism Alliance (BAJA)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Captures cultural events to elevate Broward County’s creative community.
Enrichment Speaker at Blackburn International / Cruise Lines
January 1, 2024 - Present
Delivers multimedia lectures on global photography, art, and culture.
Director of Photography / Editor at SailTrek International Broadcast
January 1, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Produced weekly content featuring international travel destinations.
Director of Photography at South Florida Sun Sentinel
December 31, 2011 - July 17, 2025
Led a team of 11 photographers and 3 editors; managed a $250K budget.
Senior Staff Photographer / Assignment Editor at South Florida Sun Sentinel
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025
Produced award-winning work in breaking news, lifestyle, and investigative journalism.
Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University
December 31, 2004 - July 17, 2025
Taught photojournalism and media ethics.
Staff Photographer at Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 31, 1998 - July 17, 2025
Focused on sports and feature photojournalism.

Education

B.S. at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Poynter Leadership Academy
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
SOBRA Collective
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services