Tresa Timpa

Freelance Photographer, Journalist, Sports Writer and Graphic Designer

United States

I am originally from the small town of Robert, Louisiana. I currently reside in Jennings, Louisiana.

I do freelance work for the local newspaper, Jennings Daily News (JDN). I have been covering local high school sports for JDN for four years. I cover Jeff Davis Parish schools. I began as a sports photographer working through the sports editor. Soon, I was providing photographs for the editor as well. I was given the opportunity to write sports articles and have since branched out to news and special features.

Sports Writing:

I have experience writing game coverage for the following sports:
-Basketball
-Football
-Track and Field
-Tennis
-Powerlifting
-Shooting Sports
-Cross Country

I have experience writing feature articles for the following sports:

-Basketball
-Football
-Baseball
-Track and Field
-Shooting Sports
-Rowing
-Cheerleading
-Cross Country
-Martial Arts

Journalism:

I have experience writing the following:
-News Reporting
-Press Releases
-Community Interest
-Special Features

Photography:

I have covered many outlets of photography including:
-Sports
-Travel
-Events
-Special Features
-Nature
-Real Estate
-Leisure

I have a certification in Photojournalism from the New York Institute of Photography. I am currently completing an associate's degree in Graphic Design from Penn Foster.

Contact me at: [email protected]

Below are samples of my work.

Portfolio
Community - A Special Supplement of Jennings Daily News
11/29/2023
The Sandiferds

Spreading God's love to everyone since 1981

Jennings Daily News
07/21/2023
Talent Beats Size

Fontenot proves hard work is key to success

Jennings Daily News
06/18/2023
Bees: The powerful pollinators

Editor’s note: The following is the first of a three-part series on honeybees that will be featured each Sunday through July 2, in an effort to educate the community about the winged pollinators. The first story covers beehive discovery and removal, with the remaining stories focusing on interesting facts about bees and their jobs, as well as the impact bees have on the environment.

Jennings Daily News
03/12/2023
Sweet Victory

Lady Hornets snap championship title in 64-54 win over Fairview

Jennings Daily News
08/11/2023
Proud in pink

Boese sports pink for best friend

Jennings Daily News
05/26/2023
Habetz makes mark at NSU

Olivia Habetz, a graduate of Hathaway High School is making her mark at Northwestern State University.