I write impact stories about the innovative ways city governments and public servants implement human-centered design and deliver excellent results for people.I am also a freelance journalist, photojournalist and photographer. Media outlet clients include The Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Banner, PressBox and others. I report on and photograph local events and sports, and I also do family and senior portrait session photography.Previously I taught American literature and journalism at Indian Creek School, where I also produced written and visual content for the school communications team as a Communications Associate and Digital Media Specialist.Prior to 2020 I was a reporter, photojournalist and editor for nine years at the Voice newspapers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I have experience covering live events, developing sources and writing on deadline. I'm proficient in AP Style with diligent editing practices and utmost attention to detail and factual accuracy.I have over a decade of experience as a professional photographer, shooting a wide range of subjects in sports, theater, school, and social and professional events. I possess significant experience with editing software (Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom), layout software (Adobe InDesign) and web content management systems. https://colinajmurphy.smugmug.com