About George Sheldon
A Lifetime Behind the Lens
I am an editorial photojournalist based in Pennsylvania, specializing in regional storytelling and breaking news coverage across the Mid-Atlantic. My work documents the people, places, and events that define communities with authenticity and journalistic integrity.
My journey began at age 15, when I photographed a devastating fire in my hometown and sold the images to a local paper. That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to visual journalism. Today, I cover assignments for newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets, blending decades of experience with a modern editorial workflow.
What I Do
- Editorial Assignments – News coverage, features, and documentary projects
- Regional Storytelling – Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, and West Virginia
- Breaking News Coverage – Fast turnaround with metadata optimized for editorial workflows
- Aerial Photography – As a FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, I provide safe, compliant aerial imagery for editorial features
Professional Credentials
- Member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
- Contributor to Alamy News and other editorial outlets
- Published author and former newspaper correspondent with 35+ books and 1,000+ articles
My Approach
I believe in authentic, unbiased coverage. Whether documenting small-town Americana, regional events, or national stories, my focus is on clarity, impact, and truth-telling. My workflow emphasizes speed, precision, and metadata optimization to ensure editors can publish quickly.
Why Work With Me
Editors and organizations trust me for reliability, professionalism, and regional expertise. I bring both creative vision and journalistic discipline to every assignment, ensuring coverage that resonates with audiences and meets newsroom standards.
🚁 Certified FAA Drone Pilot
In addition to ground-based photography, I’m a certified FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot, authorized to operate drones commercially across the United States. This allows me to offer aerial photography and videography for editorial features, commercial projects, real estate, tourism, and regional storytelling.
Whether it’s capturing sweeping landscapes, historic sites from above, or dynamic overhead shots for marketing campaigns, drone imagery adds a powerful new dimension to my visual toolkit.
My Books
One of my books, still in print, is When the Smoke Cleared at Gettysburg. You can order a copy from Amazon at my affiliate link.
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click on links to products and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.