Andrew Shafer

Andrew Shafer

Andrew Shafer

Senior Photographer

Andrew Shafer is a senior photographer who collaborates with his Scripps News colleagues to tell visually enticing national and international stories. He began his career freelancing in the film industry and running live newscasts for KSHB in his hometown of Kansas City. Since coming to Scripps News, Andrew has produced some of his own stories and hopes to tell more, especially those revolving around the film and craft beer industries.

Recent Work
Joe Biden boards the train at Amtrak's Pittsburgh Train Station, Sept. 30, 2020.

Could "Amtrak Joe" Give High-Speed Rail Its Long-Awaited Glow Up?

Daunte Wright's grandmother cries at a news conference

'Blood Is On Your Hands': Activists Want Charges In Wright Shooting

Protesters clash with police in Brooklyn Center

Calls For Charges In Daunte Wright Killing As City Braces For Violence

Surveillance For Sale: Cameras On Amazon Tied To China Military, Abuse

Is The Ward Where Floyd Died Rethinking 'Abolish Police' Movements?

An artist paints a mirror

Meet The Artists Putting Boots On The Ground Outside Chauvin Trial

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Cuomo Accuser's Lawyer Objects to State Assembly Investigator Pick

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Gov. Cuomo Maintains Power Despite Scandals

Protesters in downtown Minneapolis

Chants For Justice Mark Busy First Day Of Derek Chauvin Trial

'Now Is The Time': The Voices Of Minneapolis' Change-Makers

Abortion rights demonstrators

The New Abortion Battle

How Artists Continue To Fuel The Racial Justice Movement

Small crowd of Biden-Harris supporters gathers at BLM Plaza in Washington, D.C.

Small Crowd Of Biden-Harris Supporters Gathers At BLM Plaza

Pres. Elect Joe Biden

Pres.-Elect Biden's COVID Relief Plan Faces Uphill Battle In Congress

Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne in the ER.

ER Doctor Shares Story, Urges Advance Care Plans Amid COVID Surges

An employee prepares meals at DC Central Kitchen.

Shelters, Food Distribution Centers Wary Of Winter Demands

Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Sworn In As U.S. Senator For Arizona

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Democrats Favored To Win Seats In U.S. House, Senate

Then-Vice President Joe Biden Conducts a Swearing-in Ceremony for the late Sen. John McCain with his wife, Cindy, in 2011

Turned Off By President Trump, Arizona Conservatives Vote For Biden

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Democratic Senate Candidate Mark Kelly

Polls Show Democrats Leading in Traditionally Red Arizona

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

GOP Senate Bill On Additional COVID-19 Relief Likely To Fail

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

Stalemate In Congress Over Coronavirus Relief Bill

Kamala Harris

Congressional Black Caucus Vice Chair Reacts to Harris as VP Pick

Capitol memorial service for Rep. John Lewis

Congress Pays Respects To Late Rep. John Lewis

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

Senate Republicans, White House Divided On Next Round Of Relief

U.S. Capitol

Widespread Disagreement On Capitol Hill Over COVID-19 Relief Package

Armed police watch protesters in Seattle

Former Police Officers Explain The 'Blue Wall Of Silence'

The Parallels of HIV and COVID-19 And Its Impact on People of Color

What Connects HIV And COVID-19? Their Impact On Black People

Exterior of Washoe Theater in Montana

What Does The Post-Pandemic Future Of Movie Theaters Look Like?

TV behind desk displays "Virtual Pop Expo" logo.

Can Virtual Comic-Cons Replicate The Real Thing?