About the DePaul Student Photo Agency (DSPA)

1 East Jackson Terrace DSPA Photo
Photo Credit: Robin Hoecker

The DePaul Student Photo Agency ​(DSPA) serves the DePaul University community by providing visual coverage of the important work happening in our community, while providing our students with the real-world work experience they need for career preparation.

DSPA grew out of the success of our photojournalism program in the College of Communication at DePaul University. As our students' competency with photography grew, they became sought after to cover events both across the university and for external entities. This interest in hiring student photographers led to the creation of DSPA - a formal structure where clients can request photography services​ ​​and student photographers can be assigned to fulfill those requests. 

DSPA officially launched in 2024, guided by associate professor of photojournalism Robin Hoecker with the support of DePaul's College of Communication. 

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Students: How to Get Involved

2025-2026 DSPA Staff

All of our staff photographers have taken at least one photojournalism class and have experience covering events. They are responsible, trustworthy and professional.  

Business Manager
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Amanda Stevenson
Amanda is a sophomore at DePaul University, studying film and photography. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Amanda is a devoted photographer with a passion for capturing high-quality images that reflect authentic moments. She specializes in portrait, event, and street photography.
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Staff Photographers

Jeremy​ Battle 
Jeremy is a senior at DePaul studying journalism, photography and media studies. He is the Director of Photography and Multimedia at the DePaulia and is pursuing a career in the field of photojournalism. In his free time, he enjoys nature, documentary, architectural, and street photography.
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Claire Buchheit 
Claire is a senior at DePaul University studying journalism and photography. She is currently working as a summer photographer for Green Star Movement, a mosaic mural non-profit, and has done photography work for TCN Pulse, a dance club at DePaul University. She enjoys photographing events and working with artists to showcase their work and their stories.
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Giacomo Cain 
Giacomo is a junior at DePaul University studying Journalism. Hailing from San Francisco, California, Giacomo is the Photo Editor at The Depaulia and prides himself in telling truthful stories with a camera. He excels in sport photography and street photography. 
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Gia Clarke 
Gia​ is a junior journalism major. She is the Deputy Managing Editor of 14 East Magazine and is a photographer for The DePaulia. She has taken photos of various events ranging from concerts to galas. 
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Zoey Duchene
Zoey is a sophomore at DePaul University pursuing a BA in Journalism with a minor in French Language. She will be an Assistant Photo Editor at the DePaulia for the upcoming year. Duchene is passionate about photojournalism as well as live event coverage.
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Alexander Kupfer-Weinstein
Alexander is a graduate student from Laguna Niguel, California. He is a sports content creator currently working for DePaul Athletics where he specializes in photography, videography, and graphic design. He likes taking photos of small towns in the midwest.
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Weronika Lowzcyk 
Weronika is a journalist at DePaul University passionate about and experienced in arts and life coverage. She is currently a contributing writer and photographer for The DePaulia. She hopes to further delve into arts journalism and explore creative multimedia storytelling, combining her journalism skills with her appreciation for design, visual arts and music. 
Portfolio

Faculty Advisor 

Robin Hoecker
Robin Hoecker​ 
Robin is an Associate Professor of Journalism at DePaul, where she teaches photojournalism and sports photojournalism classes, among others. She earned an M.A. in multimedia reporting from Mizzou and a Ph.D. in communication from Northwestern University. Before entering academia, she worked as a multimedia editor for the Stars & Stripes military newspaper in Germany and Washington, D.C. 

Get Involved

We are always looking for new talent! Check out ways to build your portfolio and become an agency photographer. Learn More​.

DSPA Alumni 

Here are some of the former photographers who helped us get started with this project. See what they're up to now! 

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