Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations And Recognition
Selected Highlights
Languages
References
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Shelby Ramirez

Shelby Ramirez

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

NPPA photojournalist and editorial photographer covering national news, politics, and cultural stories. Experienced in fast-paced environments including federal trials, protests, and political tours. Skilled in visual storytelling, ethical reporting, and deadline-driven editing for both print and digital outlets. Additional background includes corporate and stock photography for internal and external communications at T-Mobile Creative Labs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photojournalist

Freelance Photojournalist
01.2023 - Current
  • Covered high-profile assignments including the Sean Combs vs. United States federal trial (NYC, 2024) and Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy Tour (Chicago, 2024)
  • Documented breaking news, political demonstrations, and cultural events across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Fort Wayne, IN
  • Delivered publish-ready images under strict deadlines using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
  • Filed captioned, metadata-embedded images to newsroom standards
  • Collaborated with editors and press teams to ensure access and impactful coverage

Photographer

T-Mobile
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: T-Mobile Creative Labs, producing corporate and stock photography used for brand storytelling, training, and national communications.
  • Selected for internal assignments through T-Mobile Creative Labs, producing corporate and stock photography used for brand storytelling, training, and national communications
  • Executed assignments including leadership portraits, event coverage, and product/brand documentation for T-Mobile campaigns
  • Collaborated with Creative Directors, designers, and marketing staff to produce visuals aligned with corporate identity and brand voice
  • Contributed photography to internal/external publications and creative asset libraries accessed across the company
  • Balanced creative direction with logistical planning, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality imagery
  • T-Mobile Creative Labs, producing corporate and stock photography used for brand storytelling, training, and national communications.

Education

B.A. - Studies in Psychology

University of Phoenix

documentary photography & visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite training & workshops

Skills

  • Digital Photography
  • Editing
  • Workflow
  • Photojournalism
  • Breaking news & editorial storytelling
  • Political and cultural coverage
  • Ethical journalism practices
  • Deadline-driven adaptability
  • Strong communication & collaboration
  • Leadership & project coordination
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Metadata management
  • Brand development
  • Creative direction
  • Product photography
  • Social media marketing

Affiliations And Recognition

  • NPPA (National Press Photographers Association), active member
  • Exhibition in development: Muslim Joy Project, a curated cultural art exhibit

Selected Highlights

  • Coverage of Sean Combs vs. U.S. federal trial (New York, 2024)
  • Coverage of Bernie Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy Tour (Chicago, 2024)
  • T-Mobile corporate assignments: internal stock photography, leadership events, Creative Labs projects (2022-2025)
  • Local/regional coverage: protests, shootings, community events (Midwest, 2023-2025)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Photojournalist

Freelance Photojournalist
01.2023 - Current

Photographer

T-Mobile
01.2021 - Current

B.A. - Studies in Psychology

University of Phoenix

documentary photography & visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite training & workshops

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