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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New work from Springfield, Ohio for @washingtonpost.com As Pierre Damas Bel’s father watched his firstborn’s casket being lowered into a grave, President Donald Trump’s supporters were arriving to hear him speak at a high school 25 miles away. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

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As Trump rallies his base in Ohio, a Haitian migrant is laid to rest nearby

Mourners in Springfield, Ohio, blamed Pierre Damas Bel’s death on President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign. Trump’s supporters said ICE needs to do more.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

In light of recent news - resharing this story I photographed last year for @theatlantic.com as Gov. Tim Walz crisscrossed several states in the wake of his and Kamala Harris’ election loss. Written by the incomparable @markleibovich.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

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Tim Walz Looks Into the Void

Back on the trail with the guy who lost the last election

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

New work for @bloomberg.com on how the federal government shutdown is delaying the rollout of new spirits products from distilleries and craft breweries. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Introducing Portrait of a Juggalo, a study and celebration of the beauty, debauchery, and radical acceptance of The Gathering of the Juggalos, the unique people that attend, and what brings them back year after year. www.brian-kaiser.com/portrait-of-...

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

New work for @nytimes.com Trump’s ongoing attacks on Intel CEO combine with market headwinds, threatening further delays on potential $100 billion project. I spent some time back in January documenting the construction and massive power and infrastructure investments in the area.

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Trump Attack on Intel’s C.E.O. Could Compound Factory Struggles

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Heading to Pittsburgh next week for a project. Drop yinz food recommendations.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

New work for @wsj.com — I photographed and filmed a robot unloading boxes at a DHL shipping facility. Its calm, effortless efficiency could signal a sea change for this once human-centric occupation.

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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

For journalists covering protests in Los Angeles, join us for this online safety training on Monday. Colin Pereira, chief strategist on journalist safety for @pressfreedom.bsky.social (CPJ) will lead this session. All welcome, but will have some CA local focus. tinyurl.com/cpjsafety

Flier for Protest Safety Training, directing people to same URL in post.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

New work for @nytimes.com on Kathleen Spangler, a 29-year-old Marine who just won a home in Ireland through a raffle.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

New 📸 work by me for @nytimes.com. Laura Modi built a cult baby formula business that’s is rooted in science and uses organic ingredients. Some of her fans aren’t happy that she’s willing to work with the Trump administration. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/b...

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She Built a Cult Baby Formula Business. Then R.F.K. Jr. Came Calling.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Beautiful and powerful work by my pal @jamiekelterdavis.bsky.social on a community grappling with the consequences of a Trump presidency.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

New for @politico.com with fellow midwesterner @adamwren.bsky.social We joined JD Vance’s brother as he campaigned to be the next Mayor of Cincinnati. It’s the pastor/coffee shop owner’s first foray into elected office and he has an up hill climb in the liberal city www.politico.com/news/magazin...

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JD Vance’s Little Brother Tries His Hand at Politics. It’s Not Going So Well.

Cory Bowman says he wants to be mayor of Cincinnati. He might have other things in mind.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

New work for @theatlantic.com - I spent a few days following Tim Walz as he crossed the Buckeye State meeting with union members, party activists, and frustrated voters in newly conservative districts that were once Democratic strongholds.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

A roundup of headlines and stories featuring the photos I made at the Columbus, OH Tesla Takedown protest.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

On assignment covering the Tesla Takedown protest in Columbus, OH today.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

New work for @outsidemag.bsky.social — I photographed a group of adaptive athletes as they tackled 26k of lung-depleting altitude, loose gravel, soul-sucking ascents, and wicked downhills at the Mammoth Trail Fest. apple.news/AY_k8xEa6Qia...

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Really great story but I think you intended to tag @brianwfraser.bsky.social not me. His photos in the story are absolutely wonderful.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

New work for @nytimes.com I photographed Fred Savage for a story on his latest role — a watch collector and entrepreneur. The actor, who spent his childhood in “The Wonder Years,” has established a watch authentication company. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/f...

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The Actor Fred Savage’s New Role Is as a Watch Entrepreneur (Gift Article)

The actor, who spent his childhood in “The Wonder Years,” has established a watch assessment service.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

A big, beautiful full color double truck tearsheet from yesterday’s print edition of @nytimes.com with my photo essay on sturgeon spearing season in Michigan. It never gets old seeing your work in print. Even after all these years.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Excited to share my latest photo essay for The New York Times. For the past five years, I’ve made the trek up to northern Michigan to document a quirky, obscure fishing season and its impact on a small community. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/s...

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The Michigan Lake Where the Sturgeon Season Is 17 Minutes Long (Gift Article)

Despite its brevity, the rush to spear giant sturgeon in Cheboygan, Mich., is important to the local economy.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

On assignment this weekend on the frozen waters of Back Lake, MI. This is gonna be a fun one.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It’s sometimes hard to see in the moment but when you take a step back and see the depth and breadth of your own work over time, it can be just the kind of reminder you need to push through difficult times in this beautiful, brutal, and rapidly changing industry.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It’s a good reminder that the more you work at this, and the deeper you dive into the work, the better it will be.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Lastly, for me, digging through my archive shows me both how far I’ve come as an image maker and storyteller.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I’ve also noticed that over time my workflow, editing techniques, changes in my taste, and even software development has allowed me to find something intriguing or distinct in images I had previously discarded or written off.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Seeing and examining your patterns can also push you to try new techniques and approach image making in ways that evolve your practice.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Looking back at past work can reveal patterns in your approach or subject matter that you weren’t aware of or that point to a deeper interest you may want to explore.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Taking some images out of their original context can give them new meaning and importance.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It may not have fit within the story you were telling or the world may have changed and made the image or body of work more relevant.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Examining your past work allows you to see it with new eyes. Sometimes you come across something that didn’t work at the time but feels important or noteworthy today.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The slower pace of this time of year often gives me the space I need to reflect on my work and its current trajectory. It’s been unusually busy lately (thankfully) but in between assignments I’ve been digging into my archive and it’s something I think all photographers should do every year.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

🧵 On why every photographer (or artist) should regularly revisit their archive.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Photographed four different assignments in the last few weeks but none have published yet so here are a few from the archive exploring patterns and themes in my work.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A rare self portrait from a recent test in my studio.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Doesn’t this make Chat GPT an accomplice?

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Many, many thanks to all the editors who trusted me with these. And thanks to all of you for following along!

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

And for The New York Times Kids, I photographed a day in the life of a high school mascot.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

For my pals at Big Mess, I photographed two fun projects. I spent time with my friend Lara as she whipped up one of her delicious dishes. Then I photographed Pat and his remarkable collection of pipes.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

For the New York Times Magazine I documented extreme savers who are using the FIRE method to retire early.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

For the New York Times, I spent the day in Amish country as a crew put the finishing touches on a portable basketball court.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

For Society, I tracked down the infamous Mothman and examined its origins and ongoing impact on a small West Virginia community.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Looking back on another year living the dream. I was lucky to work on some wonderful editorial projects for publications both big and small. I documented trans joy at the Gathering of the Juggalos for Paper Magazine. I slurped some Cincinnati style Chili for Bon Appetit.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Seasons greetings from the Gathering of the Juggalos

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

With THE @ohiostatefb.bsky.social heading to the Rose Bowl, I thought it’d be a good time to share these photos I made for American Eagle of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith earlier this year.

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Brian Kaiser @briankaiser.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Who doesn’t love a tearsheet of their work? Here’s a little A1 and a big inside spread from a recent @nytimes.com story I worked on with my pal @jamiekelterdavis.bsky.social and Ken Belson.

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