Behind the Scenes

An experience like CPJW would not be complete without hardworking students and coaches. See what was behind the scenes of this experience was all about.

BTS – CPJW 2025

Nikhil Mehta and Pat Davison were deciding what gear to take on the filming shoot in Chimney Rock, N.C.
Nikhil Mehta and Pat Davison were setting up for the interview shot with Joan Schneider.
Tegan Conner and Pat Davison shared a moment of laughter about setting up the camera equipment in the basement of the CPJW 2025 house.
Tegan Conner showed Maya True Wasik a funny clip on her phone while standing in the kitchen.
Rob Gourley smiles proudly about his work he is was near to finishing with while Nick Baumstein worked intensely on his computer.
Dallia Lindell worked cosily on the couch chair to finish her radio cut.
Amelie Fawson worked peacefully at the dining room table to complete her radio cut.
Nikhil Mehta followed Joan Schneider with his gimbal while performing the gimbal walk. It is supposed to help with keeping the footage stabilized.
Grant Sizemore worked on the website inside a kitchen trailer on the side of Chimney Rock.
Rob Gourley played his guitar before his presentation to share about the importance of a good story.
Maya True Wasik shared her snack of watermelon with Amelie Fawson.
Aayas filming with his story partner at the river.
Shooting headshots
Nick, Dallia, Rob and Aayas smiling after the screening.
Maya, Nikhil, Pat and Grant smiling after the screening.
Amelie filming
Pat speaking at the screening.
Amelie editing on both screens.
Tegan looking out at the mountains in the CPJW 2025 home.
The team celebrating the week with ice cream.
The team editing in the dining room.
Nick filming at the school assembly.

CPJW

Since 2004, Carolina Photojournalism Workshop has provided students with an immersive experience to produce films that capture life around the Carolinas. Students work alongside coaches who currently work professionally in the field. This year, a group of 8 students traveled to Asheville, N.C. to document life after Hurricane Helene.

CPJW

Since 2004, Carolina Photojournalism Workshop has provided students with an immersive experience to produce films that capture life around the Carolinas. Students work alongside coaches who currently work professionally in the field. This year, a group of 8 students traveled to Asheville, N.C. to document life after Hurricane Helene.