Meet the Photographer

Hey, my name is Sandeep

Everything in this universe has a story, you just have to find a way to capture it. I first realized this when I picked up my first camera in 10th grade. I quickly became fascinated with visual storytelling; the ability of a frame to tell a story had a strange magnetic effect towards. During my time in high school, in addition to working on my photography, I worked with PBS Newshour to create stories that made it to national television and managed the social medias of multiple organizations. Now, a recent high-school graduate, I hope to put my skills towards helping people and brands tell their story. I strive to help people express their true selves and I hope I can help you as well!

Find me On The Oregonian

A rising journalist in a science-based school hopes to highlight diverse stories

In fall 2019, Sandeep Brijesh Pillai was finishing a fine arts project when he overheard his parents whispering in the room across from him. Moments later, his mother came to his room and broke the news that the family’s visas had expired. They would need to return to their home country of India...

By Moss Weigel

 

AWARDS & Recognitions

 

 

2 Stories Aired Live on PBS NEWSHOUR

 

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Attended PBS Newshour Summer Academy

 

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3 Time Winner of Signal To Noise, District Film Competition

 

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Attended Oregonian HSJI

 

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PBS Student Advisory Team 2023-24

 

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Attended AAJA JCamp

 

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CreATED Official Pitch tutorial for PBS Student Reporters

 

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Selected for PBS's 20 under 20 Up-And-Coming Storytellers 2023

 

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3 Time Finalist for THE All american high school film festival

 

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