Justin L. Stewart
@justinlstewart.bsky.social
Bar stool philosopher. Storyteller. Independent Visual Journalist. Mizzou grad. EAW XXX. All images ©Justin L. Stewart
Wyoming born and bred. Living in Los Angeles, CA.
Wyoming born and bred. Living in Los Angeles, CA.
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‘The Dodgers are embedded in my soul’: Los Angeles fans on what the team means to the city – in pictures
As the team faces the New York Yankees in the World Series, Angelenos weigh in on their team and their rivals: ‘For one week, I don’t like bagels or pizza’
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I've been blessed to be busy with journalism assignments the past few weeks. One of the cooler ones was this feature assignment for @theguardian.com, photographing and interviewing #Dodgers fans around LA during the World Series: www.theguardian.com/sport/galler...
#Photojournalism #Portraits
#Photojournalism #Portraits
I got sent to Chicago a few months back for an event shoot where I got to work in a colorful environment with some really fun lighting and color. Here's some of my favorite photographs from it:
Shoptalk Event Photography - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Los Angeles event photographer Justin L. Stewart captures the creative energy of Shoptalk Chicago, featuring immersive lighting, colorful design, and collaborative installations. A behind-the-scenes l...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I got sent to Chicago a few months back for an event shoot where I got to work in a colorful environment with some really fun lighting and color. Here's some of my favorite photographs from it:
I've been dreaming of Glacier since I lived in Montana over a decade ago, but never had the resources to go while there. This trip was probably much better than the one 21-year-old me would have planned.
Photos & words about the trip in the link. Including an obligatory photograph of a black bear.
Photos & words about the trip in the link. Including an obligatory photograph of a black bear.
Glacier National Park - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Photographer Justin Stewart documents Glacier National Park’s timeless lodges, wildlife, and landscapes during a family trip to Montana.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I've been dreaming of Glacier since I lived in Montana over a decade ago, but never had the resources to go while there. This trip was probably much better than the one 21-year-old me would have planned.
Photos & words about the trip in the link. Including an obligatory photograph of a black bear.
Photos & words about the trip in the link. Including an obligatory photograph of a black bear.
Photos and words from my latest #WorldSeries assignment. While the game wasn't the focus of the shoot this go around, it was a fun byproduct of the shoot. #Photojournalism
2025 World Series - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Los Angeles photographer Justin L. Stewart photographs the excitement of the 2025 World Series, documenting the American Legion World Series champions visit and fan moments inside Dodger Stadium.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Photos and words from my latest #WorldSeries assignment. While the game wasn't the focus of the shoot this go around, it was a fun byproduct of the shoot. #Photojournalism
A short blog post sharing photos from Saturday's coverage of the No Kings protests in Los Angeles.
www.justinlstewart.com/blog/no-king... #photojournalism
www.justinlstewart.com/blog/no-king... #photojournalism
No Kings Day - October 18th in Los Angeles - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Photographs from the No Kings Day protests in Los Angeles, California, part of nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration by photojournalist Justin L. Stewart.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A short blog post sharing photos from Saturday's coverage of the No Kings protests in Los Angeles.
www.justinlstewart.com/blog/no-king... #photojournalism
www.justinlstewart.com/blog/no-king... #photojournalism
A blog post that got lost in my drafts this year... A fun shoot photographing behind the scenes of a Freemason play earlier this year: www.justinlstewart.com/blog/bts-fre...
BTS: Freemason Play - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
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October 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A blog post that got lost in my drafts this year... A fun shoot photographing behind the scenes of a Freemason play earlier this year: www.justinlstewart.com/blog/bts-fre...
For 15 years, I've been taking self portraits on my birthday and reflecting on my life. I release the project with updates every five years, and yesterday marked my 3rd release of the project: www.justinlstewart.com/birthday-pro... #photography #photojournalism #Documentary
Birthday Project - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
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August 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
For 15 years, I've been taking self portraits on my birthday and reflecting on my life. I release the project with updates every five years, and yesterday marked my 3rd release of the project: www.justinlstewart.com/birthday-pro... #photography #photojournalism #Documentary
New part of Terminal 1 is open at #LAX and they’ve moved security to it. I’m usually through in 10 minutes. Today, we’re at 40 minutes and waiting. Incredible ineptitude.
July 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
New part of Terminal 1 is open at #LAX and they’ve moved security to it. I’m usually through in 10 minutes. Today, we’re at 40 minutes and waiting. Incredible ineptitude.
I don't know that I've ever had such a strong urge to say "no" to an assignment before. Here's what what I shot during it: #photojournalism
World's First Sperm Race - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Photographs from the world's first sperm race in Los Angeles, California.
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July 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I don't know that I've ever had such a strong urge to say "no" to an assignment before. Here's what what I shot during it: #photojournalism
Some thoughts on what it's like to photograph protests and the questions going through my mind as I work. Images and thoughts from my recent coverage here: #photojournalism
Los Angeles ICE Protests - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
Thoughts and photographs from documenting three days of protests in Los Angeles, California as Angelinos show their displeasure with Donald Trump, ICE, and the military presence in Los Angeles.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Some thoughts on what it's like to photograph protests and the questions going through my mind as I work. Images and thoughts from my recent coverage here: #photojournalism
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Breaking news: A prominent Minnesota Democrat and her spouse were killed early Saturday morning by a gunman impersonating a police officer.
Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said.
A manhunt for the suspect is underway.
Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said.
A manhunt for the suspect is underway.
Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination,’ governor says
A prominent Minnesota Democrat and her spouse were killed, while another state lawmaker and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings, police said.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Breaking news: A prominent Minnesota Democrat and her spouse were killed early Saturday morning by a gunman impersonating a police officer.
Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said.
A manhunt for the suspect is underway.
Another state lawmaker and his wife were shot overnight, believed to be connected to the same suspect, police said.
A manhunt for the suspect is underway.
Reposted by Justin L. Stewart
UPDATE Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the city, after several nights of unrest and vandalism.
"I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," she told reporters
"I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," she told reporters
June 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
UPDATE Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday declared an overnight curfew in the downtown area of the city, after several nights of unrest and vandalism.
"I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," she told reporters
"I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," she told reporters
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Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler: The White House’s campaign against the Congressional Budget Office is veering into the ridiculous.
What they call a “verifiable fact” is a nonsense fact.
What they call a “verifiable fact” is a nonsense fact.
Analysis | The White House’s disingenuous claim about CBO’s political leanings
What the White House calls a ‘verifiable fact’ is a nonsense fact.
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June 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler: The White House’s campaign against the Congressional Budget Office is veering into the ridiculous.
What they call a “verifiable fact” is a nonsense fact.
What they call a “verifiable fact” is a nonsense fact.
Lots of backlogged work to share here. Here's a recent shoot when @sanders.senate.gov and @ocasio-cortez.house.gov came to town on their Fight Oligarchy campaign:
Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, & Neil Young Rally in Los Angeles - Justin L. Stewart - Cinematographer, photographer, Journalist
US Senator Bernie Sanders and US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hold a rally in Los Angeles, California during their 'Fight the Oligarchy' tour.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Lots of backlogged work to share here. Here's a recent shoot when @sanders.senate.gov and @ocasio-cortez.house.gov came to town on their Fight Oligarchy campaign:
I've fallen all the way off the social media wagon since I decided to stop sharing my work on Instagram. Hard to figure out what to do when your career is visuals and social media is a visual machine built to share them, but also a place that makes your work vulnerable. I'm still figuring this out.
June 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I've fallen all the way off the social media wagon since I decided to stop sharing my work on Instagram. Hard to figure out what to do when your career is visuals and social media is a visual machine built to share them, but also a place that makes your work vulnerable. I'm still figuring this out.
Enjoying the clean interface in the Foto app. Nice to not have the video spam of all the internet clogging the search feed.
February 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Enjoying the clean interface in the Foto app. Nice to not have the video spam of all the internet clogging the search feed.
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Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39
The actor was reportedly found at a New York apartment with the cause of death as yet unknown
The actor Michelle Trachtenberg, known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Harriet the Spy, has died at the age of 39.
Police sources confirmed her death to both…
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dead at 39
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President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. could “take over” the Gaza Strip and that its Palestinian population could be displaced was immediately criticized in the Middle East and beyond.
Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes
President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. could “take over” the Gaza Strip and that its Palestinian population could be displaced was immediately criticized in the Middle East and beyond.
One of my favorite assignments ever this past month, photographing Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings on his mountain in Utah. First time I've been paid to use my snowboarding skills that I developed growing up next to the Tetons.
The Netflix tycoon ‘saving’ a ski resort — by wooing the elite
Reed Hastings says creating a private members’ club out of Powder Mountain will help locals. Not everyone is convinced
www.thetimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
One of my favorite assignments ever this past month, photographing Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings on his mountain in Utah. First time I've been paid to use my snowboarding skills that I developed growing up next to the Tetons.
Before the fires devastated so much of LA, I joined the Angel City Pit Bulls marathon team to raise funds for their incredible work rescuing and training pit bulls and other dogs. In the aftermath of such loss, it feels difficult to ask for donations— especially when so many people are in need.
LA Marathon
Before the fires devastated so much of Los Angeles, I joined the Angel City Pit Bulls marathon team to raise funds for their incredible work rescuing and training pit bulls and other dogs. In t...
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January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Before the fires devastated so much of LA, I joined the Angel City Pit Bulls marathon team to raise funds for their incredible work rescuing and training pit bulls and other dogs. In the aftermath of such loss, it feels difficult to ask for donations— especially when so many people are in need.
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Breaking News: Jack Smith, the special counsel, has resigned. He led two unsuccessful federal prosecutions against President-elect Trump. His departure was expected. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/u...
January 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Breaking News: Jack Smith, the special counsel, has resigned. He led two unsuccessful federal prosecutions against President-elect Trump. His departure was expected. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/u...
If you’re in LA and feeling a little helpless or lost with these fires and want to help, there are a lot of opportunities to volunteer. Here’s some of them: www.latimes.com/lifestyle/li...
Where you can volunteer this weekend to help those affected by L.A.'s fires
The havoc caused by the blazes — more than 28,000 acres have been scorched — necessitates immediate and long-term relief.
www.latimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you’re in LA and feeling a little helpless or lost with these fires and want to help, there are a lot of opportunities to volunteer. Here’s some of them: www.latimes.com/lifestyle/li...
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A man in North Carolina who fired a rifle inside a Washington restaurant in 2016 because he wrongly believed an internet conspiracy known as Pizzagate was fatally shot by the police in North Carolina over the weekend when he pulled out a gun during a traffic stop, the authorities said.
Man Convicted in Pizzagate Shooting Is Killed in Confrontation With Police
Edgar Maddison Welch, 36, of Salisbury, N.C., who was sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 shooting at a Washington restaurant, was fatally shot after he pointed a gun at an officer during a...
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January 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A man in North Carolina who fired a rifle inside a Washington restaurant in 2016 because he wrongly believed an internet conspiracy known as Pizzagate was fatally shot by the police in North Carolina over the weekend when he pulled out a gun during a traffic stop, the authorities said.
Back in LA after an assignment took me to Utah the morning the fires started. Hard to comprehend the scale of this, but thankful to be back home. Thinking of everyone here in LA affected by the fires. Had some Utah firefighters on the flight in with me. Nice to see reinforcements.
January 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Back in LA after an assignment took me to Utah the morning the fires started. Hard to comprehend the scale of this, but thankful to be back home. Thinking of everyone here in LA affected by the fires. Had some Utah firefighters on the flight in with me. Nice to see reinforcements.
My yearly #newsletter /work recap was sent out yesterday morning! If you don't receive it and would like to, you'll find a link at the bottom that will take you to a signup form. Thanks to everyone that has signed up over the years and takes the time to look through my work. Happy New Year!
Justin L. Stewart|Visual Journalist Newsletter
Learn about recent work from Justin L. Stewart, a Los Angeles, California based visual journalist. Pictured above, police form a line to corral protesters outside the Bradley International Terminal at...
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January 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
My yearly #newsletter /work recap was sent out yesterday morning! If you don't receive it and would like to, you'll find a link at the bottom that will take you to a signup form. Thanks to everyone that has signed up over the years and takes the time to look through my work. Happy New Year!