Spotlight on the Fellows: Jim Tuttle

Jim Tuttle reports near Bryan, Texas. Photo by: Sydney Stavinoha

Name: Jim Tuttle

School: Syracuse University

Style of reporting: Documentary photography and video

Previous internship or work experience: Before I went back to school to get my masters degree in photography, I spent about four years working as a police and courts reporter at community newspapers in southern Virginia and Pennsylvania. Last year I worked on a small team that created a short film about investigative journalists in post-war Liberia. This past winter I interned with the visuals team at National Public Radio in Washington, D.C.

Favorite reporting experience: Picking one favorite is really tough. One of the best things about journalism is that it allows you to learn about so many different subjects and have so many experiences that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. I love the experience of being allowed into another person’s life for a while, connecting with them on a personal level and coming away with a meaningful story to tell. That’s what keeps me coming back.

Connect with me: @iamjimtuttle (Instagram)

Website: www.iamjimtuttle.com

Favorite app: Chicken fingers