GENE YAGLE

Gene has been viewing life through a lens since he first picked up a camera in high school in Miami. Before pursuing a career as a television photojournalist, he was a radio disc jockey in Brunswick, Ga. Two years later, Gene returned to Miami and worked as a news anchor and producer at a news/talk radio station. 

With that news background and his passion for photography, Gene transitioned to television photojournalism. He started as a soundperson for the NBC affiliate in Miami before moving to Fort Myers, Fl., as a photojournalist at WBBH/NBC. Two years later, he settled in Tampa Bay. Gene spent 37 years at WTSP/CBS as a photojournalist and chief photojournalist. He travelled the world shooting and editing stories from across the United States to Central America, Europe, and the Middle East. Gene has also worked on two independent documentaries. 

During his career he was named Florida Photographer of the Year, received over 30 regional Emmys, and numerous Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, and Edward R. Murrow awards. 

Gene has a radio/television broadcast degree from the University of Miami. He lives in St. Petersburg with his wife and son. At times, they trade the beaches for the mountains of North Carolina to enjoy cooler weather and beautiful hikes.