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Some personal news…

After 10 years working in local news as an editor, and a couple more as a freelance photographer, I’ve moved onto a role as a photo editor for the @nytimes

The Times has always been the place that I’ve admired most during my career in journalism over the past 12 years. I’m thankful to have been a small part of it since my first assignment as a photographer in 2020. Now I have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues and photographers in a deeper and more consistent clip.

The journey to get here has come with some amazing wins and some really tough losses, but I’m thankful for every one of those experiences.

I’m still based in Texas, and will continue to take the occasional photography assignment, so don’t completely forget about me. Thank you to all my dear colleagues, friends and family that have shown me unwavering support for so many years.

There are so many to thank but the majority know who you are. And if not, you’ll be hearing from me soon.

- Scott 🧡📰 taken in New York City by @scottstephenball

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6 months ago

Lonesome traveler by @scottstephenball

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8 months ago

Kingston, 2025 by @scottstephenball

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8 months ago

Will always take a little time to photograph a church taken in San Juan Mountains, Colorado by @scottstephenball

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10 months ago

38 years around the sun. Hopefully at least 38 more hot springs in my future. taken in San Juan Mountains, Colorado by @scottstephenball

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10 months ago

Lynn Harris soothes two-month-old Xanaé in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. David’s Medical Center, in Austin. Harris has logged thousands of hours volunteering to hold and rock NICU babies. Recent work for @texasmonthly taken in Austin, Texas by @scottstephenball

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Recent work for the @nytimes flying over the $500 billion data center project Stargate flagship in Abilene, TX. I’ve never seen anything like it. Thanks to @jfurt for the support and edits. taken in Abilene, Texas by @scottstephenball

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a year ago

Last week marked exactly one year since I made the jump to being a freelance photographer full time.

The journey this past year has been incredibly rewarding and equally frightening. Highlights include traveling to amazing destinations like Jamaica, Mexico, and Canada along with some wonderful stops in South Carolina, New Mexico, New York multiple times, and throughout the state of Texas.

I’ve photographed for clients both big and small with consistent work in some of my favorite publications like the Washington Post, the Times of London, and the New York Times. I even found myself atop a wind turbine, a bucket list item that I never could have dreamt of.

Lots of mixed feelings are kind of tied up in my heart of hearts when it comes to this past year. With some major support systems in place, I could not have made it this year without some people’s guidance.

Cheers to whatever comes next! taken in Texas by @scottstephenball

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a year ago

Recent work for the @nytimes — thank you to @erinkelly626 for the edit and trust to work this story. taken in Kerr County by @scottstephenball

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a year ago

Work this month with some of the greatest! @squintedcinema, @bseale1686, and @joshhuskin who also snapped the photo of the handsome lad pictured. taken in Roma Texas by @scottstephenball

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Residents of Ciudad Miguel Alemán water their horses in the Rio Grande across from Roma, Texas on Wednesday. The river is a clear attraction for the local residents where children and families enjoy the water together. taken in Roma Texas by @scottstephenball

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