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Shmuel Thaler

Staff Photographer

AS SEEN ON
The Mercury News, The Sacramento Bee, The San Luis Obispo Tribune newspaper, Merced Sun-Star, Monterey Herald

Preston's Summary

Shmuel Thaler is a Staff Photographer at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. He covers a diverse range of topics including construction and real estate, travel and tourism, and arts and entertainment, with a particular focus on theater and architecture. Shmuel's work has been featured in several prominent publications, including Chico Enterprises, The Mercury News, and The Sacramento Bee.

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Geo Focus

Santa Cruz, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 63 %
Events: 21 %
Reviews: 3 %
Opinion: 2 %
Listicles: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Plays & Musicals
  • Construction Industry
  • Organic Farming
  • Farming Equipment
  • Home & Garden
  • House Design
  • Interior Design

Pitching Insights

Shmuel Thaler's focus is primarily on local events, nature, and photography in the Santa Cruz area. His coverage heavily features family & relationships as well as entertainment news. If you have pitches related to local events, nature or weather-related stories focused on the Santa Cruz area, he might be interested in your content.

Considering his frequent photo publications showcasing community gatherings and natural phenomena, pitching ideas that align with these themes could increase the likelihood of engagement from Shmuel Thaler.

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Articles

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Photo | Sunset colors the sky above Santa Cruz

Photo | Sunset colors the sky above Santa Cruz

By: Shmuel Thaler

A fiery sunset lights up the sky above the Costco gas station in Santa Cruz this week. Atmospheric conditions lately have been ideal for vibrant sunrises and sunsets in Santa Cruz County. According to University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center of Scientific Education website, “Colorful sunsets and sunrises happen because low solar angles force

Santa Cruz Sentinel

Photo | Cooling off at Natural Bridges State Beach

Photo | Cooling off at Natural Bridges State Beach

By: Shmuel Thaler

People cooled off in the Pacific Ocean at Natural Bridges State Beach this week as mid-week temperatures rose to near triple digits. A cooling trend to normal temps kicked in Thursday and the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures mostly in the mid-70s over the next few days. About Natural Bridges namesake formations, UC Santa Cruz distinguished p

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