Through the Lens: Photojournalism, Topeka, and Capturing Moments That Matter | Evert Nelson

Evert Nelson, chief photojournalist at the Topeka Capital Journal, shares his journey from growing up in Topeka to capturing iconic moments that have appeared in Time Magazine and Sports Illustrated. His unique perspective on visual storytelling and finding extraordinary narratives in everyday events gives us insight into the power of photojournalism.

• Born in Costa Rica but raised in Topeka, Evert knew he wanted to be a photojournalist from fourth grade
• Influenced by his uncle Andy Nelson who worked for the Christian Science Monitor in Washington DC
• Photographed the Colorado Rockies for two seasons, capturing unique shots from inside the stadium logo
• His photo of Arike Ogunbowale's game-winning shot appeared as a double-truck spread in Time Magazine
• 85% of his work is assigned while 15% comes from his own story ideas that regularly land on the front page
• Passionate about mountain biking and the growing trail systems around Topeka
• Recently purchased his grandparents' house which has a connection to PT's Coffee founder Jeff Taylor
• Grows gourds for birdhouses and is restoring his grandfather's 1983 GMC truck
• Believes in promoting and improving what Topeka already has rather than focusing on what it lacks
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0:00 - Meet Evert Nelson: Chief Photojournalist
7:09 - Path to Photojournalism Career
11:53 - Notable Sports Photography Experiences
21:31 - Creating Art Through Photojournalism
27:47 - Topeka Events and Mountain Biking
35:48 - The Topeka Insider Podcast Story
44:24 - Rapid Fire Questions and Homelife
51:13 - Favorite Local Places and Projects
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