Elliott Deins
Photography Work
Outdoor Reporting Intern for the Statesman Journal – multimedia stories of Oregon's historic 2024 wildfire season, diving in freezing forest lakes and local news.
Media intern for the Forest Service's Cordova Ranger Disctrict of the Chugach National Forest in Alaska – covering events, wildlife and research conducted by scientist to relay to the public.
Frequent photo contributor for KVAL –Professional Bull Riding, University of Oregon's mens and womens basketball, baseball, softball, football and acrobatics and tumbling seasons.
Written Work
Firefighters, some in their first year, use backburns to fight Oakridge wildfires
'A different planet': Snorkel into 3,000-year-old underwater forest at Oregon's Clear Lake
After pandemic, topline NW alpine outdoor gear company aims for rebound in Salem
Award
2023 Hearst Writing Award Finalist for “I Have To See How This Story Ends.”
Forest Service’s Regional Annual Photo Contest in photographer's choice category
Biography
Elliott Deins was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Fl.
He joined the U.S. Navy at 19 and served five years as an FMF Hospital Corpman with 2nd Battalion 6th Marine regiment.
After an honorable discharge, Deins earned a bachelor's from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism– where he developed and hoaned the skills of multimedia storytelling.
Deins currently lives in Eugene, Ore. and is availabile for work
727-501-6398
