The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) mourns the passing of Steve Sweitzer — an extraordinary visual storyteller, teacher, mentor, innovator and advocate for the craft of photojournalism. Sweitzer passed away on May 21, surrounded by those he loved. He was 76.
He devoted his life to visual journalism and to the people who practice it. His impact extended far beyond the newsrooms and classrooms where he worked. Through his leadership, generosity, humor and relentless commitment to storytelling, he helped shape generations of photographers, producers, editors and multimedia journalists across the United States.
He was best known in Indiana broadcasting circles for his long and distinguished career at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, where he served in numerous roles, including photographer, producer, chief photographer and news operations manager. For more than 30 years in television news, he became widely respected not only for his technical expertise and storytelling skill, but also for his leadership and ability to inspire those around him.
