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Multimedia Photojournalist

Videographer | Video Editor | Photographer | Graphic Designer | Producer | Photo Editor

Peter began as an oil painter specializing in cubism and Graphic design. 
The works of AFP photojournalist, Alex Joe, inspired him into becoming a Photojournalist.
His visual storytelling started as a staff photojournalist for The People Daily Newspaper, Business Africa Weekly Magazine & Central Africa News Agency covering breaking news and feature stories in east and central Africa.
The Film & Documentary Production program at University of Washington deepened his passion and skills. He has been the Director of Photography for feature length documentaries and award winning shorts.
His work captures visual poetry in each shot.

Video Projects

The Alchemy of Loss, Abigail Carter, still photography
The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry, Kathleen Flynn, still photography
“Land of the Sweets: A Burlesque Nutcracker”, live show director of photography & editor
“Strange Fruit”, live show director of photography & editor
“Paved Paradise Redux”, live show director of photography & editor
“A Night with Ann Magnuson”, live show director of photography & editor
“Nightfall in New Orleans”, live show director of photography & editor
 “Change”, short film director of photography. 
“Smoke”, short film director of photography & editor
“Effexor XR”, commercial director of photography & editor
“Wii Are Family”, short film director of photography / editor
“Bye Bye Baby”, short drama director of photography & editor, 2007
“Computer Love”, short film director of photography & editor, 2007
“Chicken for Dinner”, Adobe After Effects animation, 2007
“Harry Lindbeck”, documentary profile director of photography & editor, 2006
“Cowgirl Spirit”, documentary short director of photography & editor, 2006
“Walking on Eggshells”, short film director of photography & co-editor, 2006
“Remember Rwanda”, short film co-writer & producer, 2006

Videographer : Video Editor : Photographer : Graphic Design : Photo Editor

- Extensive experience researching photography from both domestic and international wire agencies
- Worked well under tight deadlines during breaking news coverage
- Strong understanding of photo copyright and negotiating rights usage and clearance
- Recognized for news judgment and ability to publish content that engages users and drives traffic 
- Research and editing photography for articles, features and photo slides / essays
- Collaborated with editorial while using real-time data & analytics to optimize user experience 
- Tools used include SharePoint, Bedrock, Excel, Bridge and Photoshop

Photo Editor

Contractor
- Worked with project leads to determine schedules for deliverables, including scouting locations, securing talent, and contracting crews.
- Performed post-production tasks, including editing, audio production, and video compression
- Archiving and closed-captioning of finished pieces
- Managed content in online video delivery platform 
- Sourced and maintained video content for CFC website
- Shot videos and stills

Videographer | Video Editor | Photographer

- Equipment preparation and operation for live events 
- Graphic designer for all packaging and marketing materials like DVD covers and Movie posters 
- Worked closely with the Director/Executive Producer in creation of videos and stills 
- Organizing, converting and editing footage for documentary projects
- Director of photography for multi-camera live video shoots
-Photo Editor
-Video Editor
-Still Photography

Director of Photography

- Assisted in the launch of the Senate Video Department with responsibilities in the studio setup 
- Recorded Senate proceedings for live and taped video broadcast and press releases
- Mixed live audio and set up lighting for in-studio and on-location shoots. 
- Interviewed government officials and public. 
- Edited on-air promos and programming
- Photo edited Senate materials for publications and web
- Worked closely with local TV station news directors 
- Visualized and executed set design
-Filmed breaking Senate news and civic responses

Videographer & Editor

- Photographed breaking news, features and photo essays in East and Central Africa
- Managed photo staff and guided photography research.
- Trained and hired new photographers

Photojournalist

- Photographed breaking news, features and photo essays
- Use of video and still media to create stories 
- Responsible for editing and transmission of images in a fast and accurate manner

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Peter Waweru: Multimedia Photojournalist in Tacoma, WA

Peter Waweru

PeterWaweruPhotography

Microsoft MSN & Windows Apps

Committee for Children

Golden Echo Films

Washington State Senate

Central Africa News Agency

The people Daily

Bates Technical College

Buru Buru Institute of Fine Arts

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

University of Washington