Matthew "Matt" Knisely is an American TV Photojournalist and an

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known for professional standards and his vivid

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and use of

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in his photography. Born in

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, Knisely attended

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and

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majoring in

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and

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. He got his start as a TV Photojournalist in his home state at two local TV stations, WGAL-TV and WHTM-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He then ventured to Europe where he worked internationally as a photojournalist with the

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in East Riding, England. While working in Europe, Knisely covered the

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Talks and Announcement and additionally the

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n unilateral cease-fire and partial retreat from

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. After returning to the United States, he worked as a

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in the Midwest. Knisely ventured back into

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in Tulsa, Oklahoma before moving to

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in Phoenix, Arizona. Most notably while at KNXV-TV he and Correspondent Jonathan Elias reported on the compelling images and stories of national unrest during the "

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" attacks in the Mid-Atlantic United States. In late 2002, Knisely became the Director of Photography at KMSP/WFTC-TV the

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in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was a mentor and leader to a group of 34 full-time photojournalists and 7 full-time editors. In 2005 he covered the Death of Pope John Paul II, the Papal Conclave, and election of Pope Benedict XVI for FOX News Channel. In 2007 he and his staff led KMSP-TV in Minneapolis to national honors, when the station was named runner-up as the

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's Station of the year as one of the best stations in the country for television photography. Additionally in 2007 and 2008 KMSP-TV became one of the most successful FOX Affiliates in the country. Knisely has a reputation as a skilled TV Photojournalist and motivator in the business. His work alone has won many honors, including:

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Southwest Press Photographer of the Year; 20

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; 2

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s and more than 70 Regional and National Awards

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In 2008, Knisely left KMSP/WFTC-TV to star
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a Creative Consultant Firm for Non-Profits and to serve as Director of Communications and Media for Lawton First Assembly in Oklahoma. He additionally worked as Global Creative Director of Marketing for ACTIVE Network, a San Diego technology solutions company. Currently, Matt works for Gateway Church as their Creative Director. He is also the Author of Framing Faith: From Camera to Pen, An Award-Winning Photojournalist Captures God in a Hurried World a book by HarperCollins Christian publishing that helps connect the seemingly unconnected that lead us to a better life and reveals how to be present in the moment. Besides being an award-winning photojournalist and team builder, Knisely has been a speaker internationally, at numerous universities, and industry conferences.Echo Media ConferenceCultivate ConferenceStory Chicago
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