About

Josh Schaefer is a freelance photographer, reporter and web designer, currently residing in Saskatoon, Sask.

Josh was born and raised in Saskatoon, and moved to North Battleford in 2003. In 2006, Josh started to pick up the love of photography, and his talent has grown ever since. He also received advice and 'apprenticed' under several award winning photographers.

Since this point, Josh has continued to develop his skills while being a Staff Reporter/Freelance Reporter for the Battlefords News Optimist and Regional Optimist. His work can also be seen in issues of Pipeline News, CFQC CTV Saskatoon News and many other locations.

Josh loves to get out and shoot photos whenever he can, and is always ready for a new challenge. He plans on attending the only dedicated photojournalism course in Canada at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ont.

Josh was also announced the winner of the 2009 Photographer of the Year at the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association's annual awards banquet in September 2009.