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.