About

Hello! My name is Jacob Lujan. I am entering my junior year at Texas Tech University where I major in creative media industries. I am the current multimedia editor at The Daily Toreador, freelancer visual journalist and member of The New York Times Corps. My passion for visual storytelling, whether in photo or video, grows with every assignment I complete. I am a hard worker and a sponge for new techniques and tricks that will advance my storytelling capabilities. I have worked with The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, a part of the USA Today network, the National Premier Soccer League and Red Raider Sports, part of the Rivals.com network. I am open to freelance in the West Texas Area.

Awards & Recognitions


Photojournalist of the year-Runner up

Portfolio of Work-Second place

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association

Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Golden Circle awards



Mark of Excellence Awards, Photo Essay/Slideshow Finalist

Society of Professional Journalists competition, Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards


Texas Tech class Journalism, Borderlands and Border Crossings Professor Eko

Big Dog Award

Pinacle Feature Photo, First Place

College Media Association, Pinacle Awards


Sports Portfolio, GOLD

College Photographer of the Year