Donnelly Pictures

Sean Donnelly is a photographer, video producer, and founder of Donnelly Pictures, based in Oakland, California. Armed with the eye of a visual artist, training of a journalist, and experience of a storyteller, Sean brings a fresh approach to portrait photography and video production in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. National media outlets and local business come to Sean because his narrative approach to various subjects keeps target audiences engaged and interested. He is a regular contributor to TIME.com, and has worked in media outlets across the country, including MSNBC, The Oakland Tribune, and The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Sean also works as a cinematographer for local production companies, working on commercial, corporate, non-profit, and documentary projects. Sean was also selected as one of the 25 under 25: Up and Coming American Photographers by The Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. When not shooting you can find Sean surfing, hiking, camping, or hanging out in Oakland warehouses with the area's vibrant industrial arts community.