The people behind the work

CultureWave staff

Meet the people behind our stories and photography.

About Us

CultureWave is an independent media outlet covering sports, culture, and the communities that bring them together.

Through original photography and storytelling, we document the action on the field and the people around it—from supporters in the stands to the creatives shaping the culture. Our team brings different perspectives to the same goal: sharing the stories that make sports matter.

Leadership

Owner · Writer · Photographer

Edgar Guzman

Santa Cruz native and Owner of CultureWaveMedia.

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Owner · Graphic Designer · Photographer · Writer

James Trance

Oakland native and founder of CultureWaveMedia.

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Photographers

Photographer

Dylan Yong

Contributor to CultureWaveMedia. View Joshua Jazmin's reporting and features below.

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Photographer · Writer

Joshua Jazmin

Contributor to CultureWaveMedia. View Joshua Jazmin's reporting and features below.

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Photographer · Writer

Diego Barrios

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Editorial

Photographer · Writer

Edwin Gomez

Contributor to CultureWaveMedia. View Edwin Gomez's reporting and features below.

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Writer · Photographer

Jose Martinez

Contributor to CultureWaveMedia & Entertainment. View Jose Martinez's reporting and features below.

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Want to work with us?

We’re looking to connect with photographers, designers, and writers who want to tell stories about sports, culture, and community.

Have a story idea, a photo project, or work you’d like to share? Send us your name, where you’re based, what you’d like to contribute, and a link to your portfolio or a few work samples.

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