Pierre Whitsey

b. December 26, 1990 San Jose, California

Currently based in Bay Area, California

Education

2026 BFA in Photography, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

2024-25 BFA in Photography, CSU Eastbay, Hayward, CA

2011-2012 AA in Professional Photography De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Exhibitions

2022

Community Over Competition Showcase, Cukui, San Jose, CA

Selected Work Experience

2026

Gonzaga Basketball Team Photographer, NCAA Tournament, First and Second Round, Moda Center, Portland, OR

2023

Gonzaga Basketball Team Photographer, NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

2022

Gonzaga Basketball Team Photographer, NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16, Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

Scoreboard Operations PA, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco, CA

2020-Present

Gonzaga Basketball Team Photographer (Bay Area Leg), Bay Area, CA

2019-Present

Assistant Photographer, San Jose State Athletics, San Jose, CA

2019

Sky Cam Utility, ESPN, NCAA National Championship, Levi Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

2018

Production Assistant, Parab Operator, Red Hat, Pac-12 Networks, Bay Area, CA

Production Assistant for 2018 Pac-12 Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament

2017-Present

Founded PierrePierreProductions, San Jose, CA

2011-2016

Lead Photographer, Sportswurls, Bay Area, CA

Awards and Honors

2025-2026

The National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter CSU EastBay Nominee, Hayward, CA

Fall 25’ & Spring 26’

2025

2025 Spring Semester Deans List, CSU EastBay, Hayward, CA

2023

Associates Degree in Professional Photography, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Publications