Hey there. I'm Dustin, a
super-curious storyteller , plus:
About Me ~
I'm Dustin (he/him), an Asian American, third-culture, born-to-Khmer-immigrants, lost-in-his-imagination, wandering-minded journalist (most days) who graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Media and Journalism. I use a passion for discovery and my burning curiosity about the big, wide universe to document people's stories. Plus, my camera helps...
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I have to keep my hands moving. Creative work is how I communicate the world. I use the need to express myself to create work that matters, has impact, and makes people feel things. Plus, doing this work is the way I learn about the people around me - and I can't stop from wanting to know more.
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I believe in community and local bonds. I trust in the ability for stories and actual, real listening to bring people together. And I recognize the power of identity. I think it is the recognition of our own identities and our biases that makes for excellent storytelling.
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My work has been seen in the BBC, Associated Press, Charlotte Observer, WRAL, Raleigh News & Observer, Asheville Citizen-Times, Greensboro News & Record, The Daily Tar Heel, and other places!
a visual + audio journalist,
a writer,
a designer of things,
a researcher,
dabbling in trying to do meaningful work.
Favorite Quote
(there's a lot you can tell about someone by the wisdom they try to carry through their lives)
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To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Some Skills
DSLR Photo/Video
(production, cutting, editing, mixing, lighting, audio, etc.)
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Adobe Suite
(Premiere/Photoshop/Lightroom/Illustrator/InDesign/Audition)
Audio/Video Editing Experience
(Adobe Premiere & Audition/Final Cut Pro)
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Written Communication
(research, academic, journalistic, and creative)
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Graphic Design
(Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva for promotion, datavis)
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Social Media Marketing/Advertising
(SEO, analytics and growth for Instagram, FB, Twitter)
Research & Analysis
(sourcing, interviewing, data, archives, etc.)
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Digital Mapping Experience
(QGIS)
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