About
Lauren shooting a story on a team of breakdancers in Århus, Denmark. Photo by Lorraine Lui.
Lauren Crabbe
San Francisco, CA
(619) 823 4359
lmcrabbe@gmail.com
Having graduated from the photojournalism major at San Francisco State University, Lauren uses photography and journalism to tell stories about social, personal and political issues in a simple yet thought-provoking way. She has used her education to study in Europe—covering issues from the legalization of heroin in Århus, Denmark to the reintegration of ex-political prisoners into Northern Ireland’s society. Upon returning to the United States, Lauren has continued to cover issues affecting her local community and actively looks for captivating stories and fascinating events to cover.
Lauren is comfortable with both technical and conversational writing and enjoys combining elements of both to explain complicated topics is relatable ways. She has experience covering technology news and has first-hand knowledge and expertise in the specialty coffee industry.
Education
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
BA, Photojournalism
Graduated Cum Laude & 8 Semesters on Dean’s List
Graduated: May 2011
Danish School of Media and Journalism, Århus, Denmark
Semester Course on Journalism, Multimedia and Stereotypes.
Completed: June 2010
La Jolla High School, San Diego, CA
Graduated: June 2007
Media Work Experience
Freelance Journalist
Freelance Journalist
Editorial Intern — June 2011-Present
Freelance Photojournalist
The San Francisco Chronicle/SFGate.com
Freelance Photojournalist
Staff Photographer
Fall 2010
La Jolla High School Yearbook
Editor in Chief
2006-2007
Coffee/Restaurant Experience
Blue Bottle Coffee, San Francisco, CA
Lead Barista/Siphonista
September 2010 – Present
Pizzetta 211 (Serving Blue Bottle Coffee) San Francisco, CA
Barista/Baker
July 2010 – September 2010
Hollow (Serving Ritual Coffee) San Francisco, CA
Barista/Retail
August 2009 – January 2010 … July 2010 – September 2010
Trouble Coffee (Serving De La Paz Coffee) San Francisco, CA
Barista
January 2009 – August 2009
Awards
Best General News Photo
Golden Gate [X]Press, 2010
First Place Award
American Scholastic Press Association
La Jolla High School Yearbook, 2007
Outstanding Division Pages
American Scholastic Press Association
La Jolla High School Yearbook, 2007
Gear
Body: Nikon D-90, Nikon D-50
Lenses: 60mm macro f2.8, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 28mm f2.8, 10-17mm fisheye f3.5-4.5
Light: SB 600 Strobe
Audio: Zoom H2
Video: Nikon D-90, Flip Video HD
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe PhotoShop and InDesign, Finalcut Pro, Audacity, iMovie, iPhoto, and Aperture. Extensive knowledge of the iOS, and Mac OSX operating systems. Basic knowledge of HTML and website creation. Kick-ass latte art.
Lauren Crabbe is a photojournalist, writer, and barista in San Francisco, California. She has traveled throughout Europe for her photography and uses journalism as an outlet for her passion for storytelling. Lauren currently lives in the sleepy Sunset District of San Francisco with her husband and works freelance for technology magazines. She is available for freelance work.
