Xavier A. Zamora
Visual Journalist
About
I am a visual journalist who, after the rapid decline of newsrooms in the mid-2000s, decided to explore other forms of photography and discover new ways of visual expression.
When my two boys were nearing the end of their high school journeys, now in my 40s, I returned to school to pursue my passion for storytelling, enrolling at Cal State LA, where I double-majored in Journalism and TV, Film & Media.
My work spans video production, photojournalism, and audio journalism, most recently with the San Quentin Film Festival, Cal State LA's communications team, and The Prism Way, a nonprofit serving system-impacted individuals, where I produced video podcasts.
I am committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and investigating systemic inequities. My work has been recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club, College Media Association, and California College Media Association.
I am currently a first-year graduate student at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism, while currently reporting on Richmond and the East Bay.