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Michael McLoone

Wauwatosa

Summary

Dynamic multimedia professional with extensive experience at The Cary News, excelling in digital photography and video production. Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate creatively, delivering compelling content that enhances storytelling. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and strong client relationship management, consistently producing high-quality visual narratives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

Michael McLoone Photography
Wauwatosa
05.2009 - Current
  • Shoot for USA Today, covering the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers. Take photos for area college sports departments. Also newspapers, magazines, websites, major corporations, and other businesses, and individuals.

Photographer and Content Creator

WCTC
Pewaukee
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Conducted on-location photography sessions, adapting to various environments and lighting conditions which were in turn used to promote the college degrees and campus life.
  • Created content for Billboards, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and digital content for the World Wide Web.

Director of Multimedia

The Cary News/Chapel Hill News
Cary
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Shot photos and video, recorded audio for The Cary News and its website
  • Played the lead role in maintaining The Cary News website
  • Hired and managed freelance photographers
  • Managed photo and multimedia archives
  • Assisted sister newspapers multimedia projects and website maintenance

Photographer

The Herald
Smithfield
02.2003 - 04.2008
  • Shot photos and video, recorded audio for The Herald and its website
  • Hired and scheduled freelance photographers when necessary
  • Worked with and taught staff how to incorporate multimedia into their written stories

Photographer

Charlotte Sun
Charlotte Harbor
11.2001 - 01.2003
  • Worked as a staff photographer covering everything from a cub scout Pine Wood Derby to the President of the United States.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photography

Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN
06-1989

Skills

  • Multimedia
  • Digital photography
  • Video production
  • Photo editing
  • Lighting techniques
  • Photography
  • Editing
  • Content creation
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Client relationship management
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Archive management
  • Creative collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Action Photography
  • Equipment setup
  • Time management abilities
  • File organization and management
  • Frame shots
  • Composition
  • Crime scene photography
  • Flash photography
  • Digital editing
  • Event photography
  • Documentary photography
  • Retouching Photos

Affiliations

  • National Press Photographers Association
  • Certified professional photographer for MaxPreps, a CBS Sports affiliate

Awards

  • North Carolina Press Association
  • Inaugural Hugh Morton 'Photographer of the Year' in 2006 and again in 2008
  • Other awards from 2004 to 2008, including first place awards in multimedia, and news, sports and feature photography
  • McClatchy Co., Inaugural President's Award for community newspapers in photography, 2005
  • National Newspaper Association, First in sports photography, 2003
  • Additional awards from the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, Florida Press Club, Minnesota Associated Press, Minnesota Newspaper Association, Minnesota News Photographers Association

Timeline

Photographer and Content Creator

WCTC
10.2023 - 04.2025

Freelance Photographer and Videographer

Michael McLoone Photography
05.2009 - Current

Director of Multimedia

The Cary News/Chapel Hill News
04.2008 - 05.2009

Photographer

The Herald
02.2003 - 04.2008

Photographer

Charlotte Sun
11.2001 - 01.2003

Associate of Arts - Photography

Dakota County Technical College

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