Los Angeles Times foreign correspondent and photographer Marcus Yam entered Afghanistan on the verge of the American withdrawal, and stayed for the next two months to document the Taliban’s swift takeover. This body of work won the 2022 Pulitzer Pri

Los Angeles Times foreign correspondent and photographer Marcus Yam entered Afghanistan on the verge of the American withdrawal, and stayed for the next two months to document the Taliban’s swift takeover. This body of work won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. (click to see the full presentation) ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A military transport plane flies over as relatives of the Ahmadi family gathered around the incinerated husk of a vehicle targeted and hit earlier Sunday afternoon by an American drone strike, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Photograph

A military transport plane flies over as relatives of the Ahmadi family gathered around the incinerated husk of a vehicle targeted and hit earlier Sunday afternoon by an American drone strike, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

Taliban fighters lay their weapons down and pray during Friday Islamic prayers at the Pul-I-Khishti Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

Taliban fighters lay their weapons down and pray during Friday Islamic prayers at the Pul-I-Khishti Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A family crouches in front of a barb wire cordoned by American military at the East Gate of the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A family crouches in front of a barb wire cordoned by American military at the East Gate of the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

In the spring of 2022, photographer Marcus Yam was dispatched to Ukraine. We quickly realized that his daily journal entries, capturing the raw realities of what he was witnessing, offered a level of interest and engagement far beyond that of a tradi

In the spring of 2022, photographer Marcus Yam was dispatched to Ukraine. We quickly realized that his daily journal entries, capturing the raw realities of what he was witnessing, offered a level of interest and engagement far beyond that of a traditional story. (click to see the full presentation) ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

Andrei Kulik tries to comfort a dog who refused to move after a neighborhood was bombed in Irpin, Ukraine. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

Andrei Kulik tries to comfort a dog who refused to move after a neighborhood was bombed in Irpin, Ukraine. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A school burns in Lysychansk, Ukraine. A barrage rained down the day before. Shrapnel liter the streets. One quick survey through the searing smoke and heat inside reveals the bare frame of the building. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of

A school burns in Lysychansk, Ukraine. A barrage rained down the day before. Shrapnel liter the streets. One quick survey through the searing smoke and heat inside reveals the bare frame of the building. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A man walks away from a building that was just hit by Russian bombardment in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 25, 2022. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

A man walks away from a building that was just hit by Russian bombardment in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 25, 2022. Photography by Marcus Yam ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

Photographer Francine Orr documented a unique perspective to the COVID-19 pandemic, approaching it with a vision that set her apart from other visual journalists. We encouraged her to engage with the crisis in a different way—challenging the conventi

Photographer Francine Orr documented a unique perspective to the COVID-19 pandemic, approaching it with a vision that set her apart from other visual journalists. We encouraged her to engage with the crisis in a different way—challenging the conventional approach to storytelling and inviting audiences to look more deeply and critically at the unfolding events. (click to see the full presentation) ⏵ Role: Director of Photography — Producer, Co-Editor, Curator

I have a reputation in implementing and overseeing innovative coverage strategies that push the boundaries of traditional visual news reporting. From conceptualizing cutting-edge multimedia content to leading teams in real-time.  My focus is to craft engaging, timely, and impactful stories that resonate with today’s multi-platform audiences. By staying ahead of trends in technology and audience behavior, I ensure that news coverage not only informs but also connects with viewers in meaningful ways.

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