Caleb McCartney | Event, Concert & Photojournalist | Pittsburgh Freelancer
Caleb McCartney - Professional Photojournalist and Commercial Photographer in Pittsburgh
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Caleb McCartney is a Pittsburgh‑based photojournalist and freelance storyteller, specializing in news-driven narratives, high-energy concert coverage, and authentic brand visuals. A proud alumnus of Point Park University's BFA program, Caleb has spent the last 6+ years documenting the pulse of the city—bridging the gap between professional photojournalism and commercial excellence.

His approach is rooted in the "decisive moment," a philosophy carried from his roots in news photography into the world of corporate events and live performance. Whether he is on the front lines of a breaking story or the front row of a sold-out arena, Caleb’s work is driven by a commitment to authentic connection and unscripted truth.

In 2026, he continues to lead as a premier choice for Photojournalism, Concert, and Event photography in Pittsburgh and beyond, collaborating with names like the New York Post and Pittsburgh Magazine to tell the stories that define our era.

When he’s not behind the lens, Caleb hosts the "Caffeinated Connections" podcast, where he talks with industry professionals about the intersection of creativity and impact.

Client Testimonials

LinkedIn

"Caleb is great to work with, always prompt and professional. His work speaks for itself. A hard working and talented young man sure to impress."

Former Argo AI, Business Owner
Google
★★★★★

"Caleb is an incredibly talented photographer. I'm always blown away by the quality of his work—so is everyone who sees it."

Concert Photography Client

⭐ 5.0 Star Rating on Google

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v2.3.0
About Widget Changelog
v2.3.0 — Contact Link Update
• Updated "Grab a Coffee" link to the new Calendly endpoint.
v2.2.0 — Interactive CTA & Polish
• Entrance Logic: Floating button now waits for the user to scroll past the hero before revealing itself.
• Micro-Interactions: Added a subtle pulse animation and smoother 3D entrance.
• Collision Detection: Button automatically hides when nearing the footer to prevent visual overlap.
v2.1.0 — Conversion Focus
• Conversion CTA: Added high-contrast floating "Request a Quote" button for easier project inquiries.
v2.0.0 — 2026 Freelance & Events Revamp
• Brand Shift: Centered the narrative on Caleb McCartney as a premier freelancer rather than an agency.
• Niche focus: Re-optimized bio and SEO for Concert, Corporate, and Event photography.
• Modernized Content: Removed specific dates (2025) and outdated internship mentions to reflect current professional standing.
• SEO update: Refined Schema.org data to target freelance photography keywords and services.
• Navigation enhancement: Added direct 'Contact Page' link to the 'Get In Touch' menu.
• True Glassmorphism: Enhanced panels with inner shadows and border gradients for premium depth
• Scroll Reveal: Sections now gracefully slide up and fade in when scrolling
• Micro-interactions: Added metallic "glint" animation to client logos on hover and card lift effects
v1.5.5 — Performance & Animations
• Lazy Loading: Statistics now fetch/calculate only when scrolled into view (saving resources)
• Animated Counters: Stats counts animate up from 0 for a premium feel
• Rendering Optimization: Added `content-visibility: auto` to heavy sections for faster initial load
v1.5.4 — Major Update: Efficiencies & Readability
• Fully dynamic Client Carousel: width and speed scale automatically with client count
• Readability upgrade: Increased bio font size (1.15rem), contrast, and line height (1.7)
• Dynamic Statistics: Backported real-time stats logic (Manifest/Carousel/Calc layers)
• Implemented CSS variables and added preconnect hint for github assets
• Removed redundant top statistics section for cleaner layout
v1.4.6 — Client Carousel v1.3.0 Integration
• Updated to Client Carousel v1.3.0 with 25 clients (up from 22)
• Added 3 new clients: Howl at the Moon, Dream the Heavy, When We Were Dead
• Universal white CSS filter applied to ALL client logos for brand consistency
• Removed obsolete logo-specific classes (haven-logo-white, pup-logo-white, pittsburgh-magazine-logo)
• Updated animation timing to 55s for smoother carousel experience
• Synchronized logo URLs with standalone carousel for consistency across site
v1.4.5 — Buttons & Dropdown Refinements
• Rebuilt Get In Touch/Documents controls with unified glass buttons and consistent typography
• Simplified button sizing for a minimal footprint while preserving balanced spacing
• Aligned contact/document dropdown styling, added mutual exclusivity, and improved disabled states
• Mobile dropdowns now stack in-flow to avoid overlapping the Client Testimonials section
• Added shared outside-click handling and extra bio spacing for reliable menu behavior
v1.4.4 — Client Carousel v1.2.3 Integration
• Replaced client carousel logic with v1.2.3 widget code (triple-array infinite loop, Fisher-Yates shuffle, error handling)
• Pittsburgh Union Progress logo always white (branding fix)
• Pittsburgh Magazine logo filter for visibility on dark backgrounds
• All carousel branding and performance enhancements applied
• Follows workspace standards for widget integration and versioning
v1.4.3 — CV Download Button Added
• Added CV download button next to Resume button
• Points to detailed CV file when uploaded
• Uses GitHub raw URL for reliable hosting
v1.4.2 — Resume Download Fix
• Fixed broken resume download link
• Replaced Squarespace placeholders with GitHub raw URL
• Resume now downloads correctly from GitHub repository
v1.4.0 — Advanced Debugging System
• Interactive debug button with real-time logo testing
• System information display (URL, browser, viewport)
• Debug message logging with timestamps
• Professional debugging interface
v1.3.0 — GitHub Asset Integration
• All client logos load directly from GitHub repository
• Profile photo loads from GitHub (no Squarespace upload needed)
• Simplified deployment process
• Auto-updates when logos change in repository
v1.2.0 — Complete About Section
• Combined bio, photo, reviews, and client carousel
• LinkedIn and Google testimonials section
• Enhanced mobile responsive design
• Dark liquid glass professional aesthetic
v1.1.0 — Client Carousel Integration
• Infinite scrolling showcase of 20+ client logos
• Interactive hover effects and clickable logos
• Statistics display (clients, projects, experience)
• Smooth 25-second animation loop
v1.0.0 — Initial About Section
• Professional bio with current status
• Photo integration and call-to-action buttons
• Squarespace Code Block optimized
• Self-contained CSS with unique class names