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Author Archives: Brett Phelps
Alma mater: Western Kentucky University
As Mirror Indy's community photojournalist, I'm eager to capture moments in real-time and tell the stories of the Indianapolis community.
Before joining Mirror Indy, I attended Western Kentucky University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Journalism and Photography, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Marketing. I have completed multiple photojournalism internships, including The Indianapolis Star, The Boston Globe, and The Chautauquan Daily.
I have been honored with awards for my photo and video work from the White House News Photographers Association, the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, the National Press Photographers Foundation, the College Photographer of the Year awards, the Ohio Valley Emmy Awards and Adobe.
When I am not at work, I enjoy taking long drives through the country backroads with the windows down, going on hikes, traveling to new destinations, attending concerts and playing the piano.
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This role is supported by a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.
Posted inArts & Culture
‘In the face of great darkness, we will bring light’
It’s the eighth day of Hanukkah, and roughly 100 people are gathered on the Max and Mae Simon Jewish Community Campus to commemorate the last day of the holiday. They sang, they read scriptures and they lit the menorah. In addition to members of the Jewish faith, people from different religions and a few city […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Everyone is welcome at this Thanksgiving table
From ‘In Keeping the Faith:’ At Allisonville Christian Church, one family’s invitation became a meal for anyone seeking food or company.
Posted inArts & Culture
A higher calling at Indianapolis’ First Church of Cannabis
From ‘In Keeping the Faith:’ Cannabis is just the sacrament – the religious practice is in helping homeless neighbors.
Posted inArts & Culture
Five days in Gambo: A Hoosier’s journal takes us inside 9/11 history
Her plane made an emergency landing when American airspace closed, and Canadians took her in.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Flooding displaced residents and damaged property. Photos tell the story.
Photos captured Aug. 15 show flooding from the White River in parts of Indianapolis.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Photos: Rocky Ripple residents fight against floodwaters
Hundreds of volunteers bagged and placed sandbags around the levee to stop flooding from the White River on Aug. 15.
Posted inEducation
The Class of 2026 has something to say to you
‘Life is gonna life:’ Hear inspiring stories and advice from Indy graduates ages 18 to 38
Posted inSports
Sights from the greatest spectacle in racing
See photos from the 110th running of the Indy 500.
Posted inSports
Carb Day is their runway
Race fans dress to express during the kick-off for Indy 500 weekend.
