On this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, I sit down with Roxanna Ortiz, an Emmy Award–winning photojournalist based in Seattle, Washington.

Roxanna’s career has been defined by her passion for visual storytelling, but also by the challenges that come with standing out in a competitive industry. We dive into her Emmy win, the backlash she received for it, and how she continues to push forward with both current and future projects.

She also shares details on the gear she uses (with some changes on the horizon), her thoughts on the state of the photography and videography community, and the unique pitfalls female creators face on social media. Together, we also explore the importance of the Community Over Competition movement and what it means for the future of creative industries.

In this episode, Roxanna and I discuss:

• Her journey as a Seattle-based Emmy Award–winning photojournalist

• What the Emmy win meant to her, and the backlash that came with it

• Current and future creative projects she’s pursuing

• The gear she relies on and what’s changing soon

• Her thoughts on the photography/videography community today

• The challenges of social media for female creators

• Why she supports the Community Over Competition movement

  
  

This episode with Roxanna Ortiz is an inspiring and honest look at the realities of photojournalism, the highs and lows of recognition, and why building supportive communities is more powerful than competition.

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