You have an amazing story …

Tell everyone.

WE SPREAD

1,000 words

AT A TIME

As photojournalists, we spent decades telling San Diego's story with grit, drive and passion.

Now, we help brands tell their own stories, delivering the caliber of visuals, writing and reporting once reserved for the world’s leading newspapers.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Founder and Creative Director // SAM HODGSON

After decades of chasing stories as a photojournalist for the world’s leading newspapers, Sam Hodgson decided it was time for a new challenge.

As a freelance photojournalist covering the nation for The New York Times, Sam learned how to make images that resonated with readers. As Director of Photography and Video for The San Diego Union-Tribune, he learned how to weave those images seamlessly through websites, print products, newsletters and social media to ensure stories connected with the right audiences.

He founded Uptown 11 Studios in 2024 to help community-minded organizations spread their own news on their own platforms, ensuring the stories reach ever-growing, highly-engaged and targeted audiences.

WE LOVE

WORKING WITH

What should the world know about you?

Are there people in your organization who go above and beyond to achieve your mission?

Have you seen your company’s impact truly change someone’s life in ways big or small?

Do you have a big event coming up that should be covered in a way that lets viewers feel like they were there themselves?

Tell us a bit about your story, and we’ll work together to plan the best way to bring it to life.