Robert Tann

Multimedia journalist

As a multimedia journalist, I work to capture images that compliment and enhance my written work.

Whenever I'm in the field, I look for ways to bring a reader closer to my story. Photography presents a critical way for bringing my stories to life whether it be through establishing a sense of place with a sweeping landscape or capturing the human experience with an intimate portrait. 

Venardos Circus (Colorado Community Media)

Founder and ringmaster Kevin Venardos welcomes attendees to the sold-out show April 14.
Founder and ringmaster Kevin Venardos welcomes attendees to the sold-out show April 14.
Husband and wife Manuel and Ilenay Acosta perform a dual act.
Husband and wife Manuel and Ilenay Acosta perform a dual act.
The couple, known by stage name Duo Acosta, dazzled audience members with their elaborate yet seemingly effortless display of dances and tricks.
The couple, known by stage name Duo Acosta, dazzled audience members with their elaborate yet seemingly effortless display of dances and tricks.
Trapeze artist Laura Jaye flies high in the sky.
Trapeze artist Laura Jaye flies high in the sky.
The troupe of Venardos Circus takes a bow before the audience April 14.
The troupe of Venardos Circus takes a bow before the audience April 14.

Journey of Milk event in Littleton (Colorado Community Media)

Attendees at the Littleton Museum were given a history lesson on the various journeys of milk in the 19th century during a March 26 event. Back then, Littleton and the surrounding area was a jewel of the dairy industry, with more than 40 dairies, creameries and cheeseries along the South Platte River.
Attendees at the Littleton Museum were given a history lesson on the various journeys of milk in the 19th century during a March 26 event. Back then, Littleton and the surrounding area was a jewel of the dairy industry, with more than 40 dairies, creameries and cheeseries along the South Platte River.
Merlin Barnes, left, teaches 7-year-olds Allison and Ava Jenkins how to separate skim milk from cream.
Merlin Barnes, left, teaches 7-year-olds Allison and Ava Jenkins how to separate skim milk from cream.
Merlin Barnes pours a bucket of raw, unpasteurized cow milk into an 1890s cream separator.
Merlin Barnes pours a bucket of raw, unpasteurized cow milk into an 1890s cream separator.
7-year-old Ava Jenkins works a machine used by Colorado's pioneers.
7-year-old Ava Jenkins works a machine used by Colorado's pioneers.
Along with milk festivities, some museum patrons came to bask in the warm weather and authentic depictions of 19th century life. Katherine Fulton, of the Pastel Society of Colorado, paints a homestead. She and her group have been to several locations for painting, but she said the Littleton Museum "is a favorite."
Along with milk festivities, some museum patrons came to bask in the warm weather and authentic depictions of 19th century life. Katherine Fulton, of the Pastel Society of Colorado, paints a homestead. She and her group have been to several locations for painting, but she said the Littleton Museum "is a favorite."

King Soopers strike in Littleton/Englewood (Colorado Community Media)

Theresa Wiberg, a strike captain and negotiator, stands outside the King Soopers store at 101 Englewood Pkwy where she has worked for 16 years.
Theresa Wiberg, a strike captain and negotiator, stands outside the King Soopers store at 101 Englewood Pkwy where she has worked for 16 years.
Employees in Englewood strike outside the King Soopers at 101 Englewood Pkwy. Workers are demanding better wages, healthcare benefits and store safety.
Employees in Englewood strike outside the King Soopers at 101 Englewood Pkwy. Workers are demanding better wages, healthcare benefits and store safety.
Workers are staging a 3-week strike that began Jan. 14 after the company failed to meet their needs, employees said.
Workers are staging a 3-week strike that began Jan. 14 after the company failed to meet their needs, employees said.
Mao Rilling, left, and Eren Riddo strike outside an Englewood King Soopers.
Mao Rilling, left, and Eren Riddo strike outside an Englewood King Soopers.
From left to right: Don Hotopp, Wesley Bradley, Dylan Simonson and Carlos Giraldo Pappas strike outside the King Soopers at Littleton Boulevard and South Broadway.
From left to right: Don Hotopp, Wesley Bradley, Dylan Simonson and Carlos Giraldo Pappas strike outside the King Soopers at Littleton Boulevard and South Broadway.
A striker outside a Littleton King Soopers store holds a sign urging people to shop elsewhere while workers strike for better wages and conditions.
A striker outside a Littleton King Soopers store holds a sign urging people to shop elsewhere while workers strike for better wages and conditions.

Inside Reinke Brothers' haunted mansion and store (Colorado Community Media)

A monstrous clown welcomes visitors to Reinke Brothers.
A monstrous clown welcomes visitors to Reinke Brothers.
A witch peers into her crystal ball inside Reinke Brothers' haunted mansion.
A witch peers into her crystal ball inside Reinke Brothers' haunted mansion.
An undead horse-drawn carriage pulls its way through the haunted mansion.
An undead horse-drawn carriage pulls its way through the haunted mansion.
A voodoo doctor hides in the shadows inside the haunted mansion.
A voodoo doctor hides in the shadows inside the haunted mansion.
Outside the mansion, visitors will find a treasure trove of costumes and decor. Sarah Russett, who stumbled upon the store, chooses a mask for her Halloween costume.
Outside the mansion, visitors will find a treasure trove of costumes and decor. Sarah Russett, who stumbled upon the store, chooses a mask for her Halloween costume.
Elvis strums beside a skeletal fan.
Elvis strums beside a skeletal fan.
A sinister clown swings from the roof of Reinke Brothers.
A sinister clown swings from the roof of Reinke Brothers.
A cursed reaper sings his favorites for a live audience inside the store.
A cursed reaper sings his favorites for a live audience inside the store.

Unmasking America (News21)

During summer 2021, I worked as a News21 fellow to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity across the U.S. for our "Unmasking America" project.
During summer 2021, I worked as a News21 fellow to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity across the U.S. for our "Unmasking America" project.
Rose Senat received a P-EBT card in April, giving her money to use on food for her children, who would otherwise be fed with free school lunches. (Robert Tann/News21)
Rose Senat received a P-EBT card in April, giving her money to use on food for her children, who would otherwise be fed with free school lunches. (Robert Tann/News21)
Rose Senat prepares a meal for her children with food she received from a food pantry. Before the pandemic, Senat said, she visited only one pantry each week. But with her husband’s hours cut and his pay reduced, she is now forced to frequent three to four pantries per week.
Rose Senat prepares a meal for her children with food she received from a food pantry. Before the pandemic, Senat said, she visited only one pantry each week. But with her husband’s hours cut and his pay reduced, she is now forced to frequent three to four pantries per week.
Senat, center, gathers with her daughters 8-year-old Kate, right, and 15-year-old Bianca, left for dinner. (Robert Tann/News21)
Senat, center, gathers with her daughters 8-year-old Kate, right, and 15-year-old Bianca, left for dinner. (Robert Tann/News21)
Tuba City, located on the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, is a food desert. With only one grocery store for the roughly 8,600-person town, many are forced to drive at least an hour for fresh food.
Tuba City, located on the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, is a food desert. With only one grocery store for the roughly 8,600-person town, many are forced to drive at least an hour for fresh food.
The Hopi land of Moenkopi, Arizona, borders the Navajo Nation. Both are food deserts with a lack of fresh produce and an abundance of unhealthy fast food chains.
The Hopi land of Moenkopi, Arizona, borders the Navajo Nation. Both are food deserts with a lack of fresh produce and an abundance of unhealthy fast food chains.
Calsie Sockyma, a member of the Hopi Tribe was trying to apply for SNAP benefits even before the pandemic.
Calsie Sockyma, a member of the Hopi Tribe was trying to apply for SNAP benefits even before the pandemic.
At the height of the pandemic, the Glory Temple Ministries Pantry in North Miami, Florida, would feed up to 1,200 families a week.
At the height of the pandemic, the Glory Temple Ministries Pantry in North Miami, Florida, would feed up to 1,200 families a week.
Rose Senat with her two children, waits for food at Good News Community Food Pantry in North Miami, Florida.
Rose Senat with her two children, waits for food at Good News Community Food Pantry in North Miami, Florida.
An assortment of food is packed into boxes before distribution during an afternoon food drive at the Good News Community Food Pantry in North Miami, Florida.
An assortment of food is packed into boxes before distribution during an afternoon food drive at the Good News Community Food Pantry in North Miami, Florida.
Calsie Sockyma reaches for an apricot on a plot of land her mother farms in Moenkopi, Arizona. Sockyma and her mother have turned to farming as a way to eat healthier in a food desert.
Calsie Sockyma reaches for an apricot on a plot of land her mother farms in Moenkopi, Arizona. Sockyma and her mother have turned to farming as a way to eat healthier in a food desert.
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sister Robin Haines has been supplying her community in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with fresh, healthy food.
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sister Robin Haines has been supplying her community in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with fresh, healthy food.
“We’ve been able to bolster people not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually,” she said.
“We’ve been able to bolster people not just physically, but also mentally and spiritually,” she said.

Voices of the Young Voters (Colorado Politics)

Twenty-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student Shay Mannik stands next to a Boulder County Ballot drop box. Ahead of the 2020 General Election, I spoke with young, first-time presidential voters about their hopes, fears and pressure.

International Church of Cannabis (CU Independent) 

For 4/20, I wrote an intimate feature article about Denver's International Church of Cannabis.

Mark Kennedy protest (Think Progress)

In April 2019, I covered the controversial selection of Mark Kennedy as the University of Colorado's new system-wide president. Students on CU's Boulder campus protested the selection, sighting Kennedy's anti-civil rights voting record while he was a member of Congress. This picture was published as part of a breaking news article for ThinkProgress.

CU Boulder's South Asian Student Association's "Colors of South Asia" performance (CU Independent) 

A member of CU Boulder's South Asian Student Association performs during "Colors of South Asia," a student-led cultural event.

2019 Denver Womxn's March (CU Independent)

I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
I covered the third consecutive Womxn's March in downtown Denver, which was first spurred after the election of Donald Trump in 2016.