THE CREATIVE METHOD
Join The Creative Method community for weekly tuition on developing personal aesthetic, selling your work, and getting assignments.
Over the last decade I’ve found freedom as a documentary producer.
I travel where I please, develop my own stories, and contribute to the largest media outlets.
Using articles and live Q&As, The Creative Method offers the step-by-step processes I use in my own career to pitch projects and attract collaborations.
If you’re breaking into documentary media, looking for profit in an occasional side-hustle, or transitioning to the excitement of full-time freelancing, this is your roadmap to publication.
Inside you’ll find:
A growing library of instructional articles, updated weekly.
Bi-weekly question-and-answer videos.
Behind the scenes coverage as I get assignments and sell my own work.
Regular notifications of jobs, grants, competitions, and exhibition openings.
A community forum, for sharing work, feedback, and group support.
SPIKE’S QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Master’s degree in Journalism.
Published by NBC, BBC PBS, CBS, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Harper’s, Vice Magazine, Foreign Policy, and Human Rights Watch.
Received funding from the Fund for Investigative Journalism, the Society of Environmental Journalists, and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Received awards from the National Press Photographers Association, The International Photography Awards, and the College Photographer of the Year competition.
“Spike was really easy to communicate with. He was timely, efficient, and super flexible!”
Emma Fierberg, CNBC Digital Video.
“Spike is great to work with. He excels at shooting beautiful b-roll and gaining access to solid interviews.”
Kristy Shantz, Newsy.
“Spike consistently has provided top-notch video, and is communicative throughout the shoot.”
Elizabeth Lee, Voice of America.
“Spike was exceptionally helpful, prepared, and talented to work with. He made the whole experience so seamless and enjoyable.”
Hannah Jiang, Business Insider.
“Spike does amazing work! He has a good kit, is extremely responsive, and reliable.”
Hannah Snyder, Hearst Television.
