The Anchorage Daily News is the most widely read newspaper in Alaska. When journalists are writing a news story, photos can be just as important as the stories themselves. ADN staff photographer Marc Lester has been working with the paper for over 25 years taking photos for news, sports, feature stories, and standalone pictures of nature in Alaska. 

ATMI producer Micheal Hunter sat down with Marc to talk about his work. They discuss Marc’s early days as a photographer, some of the standout moments in his career, and his advice for budding journalists.

Hosted by Xander Rose. Written and produced by Taylor Heckart.

Music by Kendrick Whiteman and Devin Shreckengost. 

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This episode was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

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Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.