Jose Tabares: Finland’s Leading Independent Photojournalist

Jose Tabares – Independent Photojournalist | Finland | Worldwide Editorial Assignments

Contributor to ZUMA Press / NurPhoto / Distributed worldwide through Getty Images

Jose Tabares is an Independent photojournalist based in Finland, specializing in editorial coverage of international news, politics, sports, culture, and human-interest stories. Contributor to ZUMA Press and NurPhoto, with worldwide editorial distribution through Getty Images.

Born in Cuba, José earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from the Faculty of Humanities before relocating permanently to Finland in 1999. He later continued his professional education in multimedia production and graduated as a Professional Photographer from the Institute of Visual Communication (V.V.I.) in Tampere.

His work is guided by the fundamental principles of journalism: truth, factual accuracy, independence, fairness, and ethical reporting. Every assignment is approached with the responsibility of documenting events as they happen, creating authentic visual records that inform, preserve history, and provide lasting editorial value.

Throughout his career, José has covered a wide variety of assignments ranging from international sporting events and political conferences to cultural events and breaking news. His experience working in demanding editorial environments has strengthened his ability to react quickly, work under pressure, and consistently deliver accurate, compelling visual content within tight deadlines.

Working independently throughout the entire editorial production process, José manages every stage of an assignment—from planning and field coverage to image editing, caption writing, IPTC metadata preparation, multimedia production, and rapid delivery for digital and print publications. His commitment to technical excellence ensures that every image meets the highest professional newsroom standards.

Beyond daily news coverage, José is passionate about long-term documentary storytelling. His personal projects explore themes of identity, freedom, democracy, culture, and the human experience, combining documentary photography with historical research to create meaningful visual narratives that remain relevant beyond the news cycle.

Driven by curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning, he continuously expands his expertise in visual journalism, multimedia production, artificial intelligence, and emerging digital technologies to strengthen the impact of contemporary storytelling.

Available for editorial assignments worldwide, José remains committed to producing honest, accurate, and visually compelling journalism that informs audiences, documents history, and preserves moments of lasting significance.

Photography records what words alone cannot. Every assignment is an opportunity to document history with honesty, accuracy, and respect for the people and events in front of the lens. Photography is more than documenting events—it is preserving history through truthful and meaningful visual storytelling.

Professional Credentials

Member of the Union of Journalists in Finland
Independent Editorial Photojournalist based in Finland
Worldwide Editorial Assignments
Photo • Video • Multimedia
Disponible para assignments internacionales
WhatsApp: +358 45 846 7399
✉️ joseangel.tabares@gmail.com
🌐 www.photostar.pro

Editorial Portfolio

Thank you for visiting my Sports Portfolio.

Below you will find a selection of my editorial sports photography, organized by discipline, including Wrestling, Athletics, Winter Sports, and other major sporting events. Each gallery reflects my commitment to accurate visual storytelling, capturing decisive moments, emotion, and the spirit of competition.

I invite you to explore the collections and discover my work through the lens of international sports photojournalism. Selected assignments from international sporting events, political summits, cultural stories, and breaking news.

Multimedia

Video journalism and audiovisual storytelling.

Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl celebrates with great emotion after winning the gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling proudly, the reigning Olympic and world champion celebrates his winning throw of 70.47 metres, once again proving himself one of the greatest discus throwers in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl celebrates with great emotion after winning the gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling proudly, the reigning Olympic and world champion celebrates his winning throw of 70.47 metres, once again proving himself one of the greatest discus throwers in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl celebrates with great emotion after winning the gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling proudly, the reigning Olympic and world champion celebrates his winning throw of 70.47 metres, once again proving himself one of the greatest discus throwers in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl celebrates with great emotion after winning the gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling proudly, the reigning Olympic and world champion celebrates his winning throw of 70.47 metres, once again proving himself one of the greatest discus throwers in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl celebrates with great emotion after winning the gold medal in the men’s discus throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling proudly, the reigning Olympic and world champion celebrates his winning throw of 70.47 metres, once again proving himself one of the greatest discus throwers in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
United States sprinter Noah Lyles celebrates with the American flag after finishing third in the men’s 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 14, 2025. Lyles showed satisfaction after claiming the bronze medal in the 100m final and later added more medals during the championships, including the world title in the men’s 200 metres. Photo by Jose Tabares.
United States athlete Anna Hall smiles with pride after winning the gold medal in the women’s heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Hall celebrates her world title after a powerful performance across the seven-event competition. Photo by Jose Tabares.
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United States athlete Anna Hall smiles with pride after winning the gold medal in the women’s heptathlon at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Hall celebrates her world title after a powerful performance across the seven-event competition. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis clears the bar during the men’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Duplantis successfully cleared 6.30 metres to set a new world record, break his own previous mark and secure the world title. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis smiles with the Swedish flag after winning the men’s pole vault final and setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Duplantis celebrates his historic 6.30 metres clearance in front of a roaring crowd, enjoying the emotion of another world title and one of the greatest moments of his career. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis celebrates with his partner in the stands after winning the men’s pole vault world title and setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Duplantis, surrounded by thousands of cheering spectators, ran into the stands to embrace and kiss his partner after clearing 6.30 metres and securing his third world championship title. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis smiles with the Swedish flag after winning the men’s pole vault final and setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Duplantis celebrates his historic 6.30 metres clearance in front of a roaring crowd, enjoying the emotion of another world title and one of the greatest moments of his career. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis clears the bar during the men’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Duplantis successfully cleared 6.30 metres to set a new world record, break his own previous mark and secure the world title. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final and setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Wearing his gold medal around his neck, Duplantis raises three fingers to mark the third world title of his career after clearing a historic 6.30 metres. Surrounded by photographers and television cameras, the Swedish superstar received a hero’s reception from fans and media following one of the most memorable performances in athletics history. Photo by Jose Tabares.
Sweden’s Armand Duplantis reacts with astonishment and emotion after setting a new world record in the men’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Overwhelmed by the achievement, Duplantis places his hands on his head moments after successfully clearing 6.30 metres, improving his own world record and securing the world title in front of a packed stadium. Photo by Jose Tabares.