Jose Tabares – Visual Journalist

Visual Journalist | Photo Editor | Certified Professional Photographer | Visual Producer | Founder of Photostar Studio

News • Sports • Politics • Culture • Documentary Photography • Corporate portrait • Available throughout Finland and internationally

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José Ángel Tabares Blet, visual journalist, photo editor and professional photographer based in Espoo, Finland.

José Tabares, visual journalist, photo editor and professional photographer based in Espoo, Finland.

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Visual Journalism and Editorial Photography

José Ángel Tabares Blet is a Finland-based visual journalist, photo editor, professional photographer and visual producer with more than two decades of experience in photography, visual communication and multimedia production.

He specializes in news, sports, politics, culture, documentary photography, editorial portraits and human-interest stories. His work combines journalistic accuracy, visual storytelling and the ability to operate independently in fast-changing situations and under demanding deadlines.

José is available for permanent and temporary positions, freelance assignments, substitutions and urgent editorial coverage. He can accept assignments at short notice and is prepared to travel anywhere in Finland or internationally.

Professional Profile

Born and educated in Cuba, José has been permanently based in Finland since 1999. His international background combines a Latin American cultural perspective with extensive professional and personal experience in Finnish society.

He holds a degree in Art History from the University of Havana. In Finland, he studied multimedia at HEO in Helsinki and completed his professional photography education at the Institute of Visual Communication VVI in Tampere.

This combination of academic knowledge, professional photographic training and practical journalistic experience has given him a strong understanding of visual culture, image analysis, documentary storytelling and the historical importance of photography.

José approaches every assignment according to the fundamental principles of journalism: truth, factual accuracy, independence, fairness, integrity and respect for the people and events he documents.

Editorial Experience

José works as a freelance photojournalist for the international news agency ZUMA Press and collaborates with the Finnish photo agency MVphotos.

He is also the founder of Photostar Studio and manages the Photostar editorial image archive. His responsibilities include photography, video production, image selection, editing, caption writing, IPTC metadata, digital asset management, copyright, licensing and international image distribution.

His images have been distributed internationally and published by Finnish media. He has experience delivering professionally edited and accurately captioned images under tight editorial deadlines.

José is a member of the Union of Journalists in Finland and holds valid professional press credentials.

Selected Editorial Coverage

José has photographed a wide range of national and international events, including:

  • World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025
  • Kultaranta Talks 2026
  • Kalevan Kisat 2026
  • Motonet GP Espoo 2026
  • Finland–Sweden Athletics International Match
  • International wrestling competitions
  • Ironman events
  • Helsinki Pride
  • Political conferences and public events
  • Cultural festivals and national celebrations
  • Tourism, international visitors and Arctic experiences
  • Documentary and human-interest stories

His experience includes working in stadiums, political meetings, press conferences, cultural environments, public spaces and rapidly changing news situations.

Editorial Workflow

José can manage the complete visual journalism production process:

  • Editorial research and assignment planning
  • News and event photography
  • Sports and action photography
  • Political and cultural coverage
  • Documentary storytelling
  • Editorial portraiture
  • Video recording and multimedia production
  • Image selection and picture editing
  • Professional color correction
  • Caption writing and fact verification
  • IPTC metadata preparation
  • Digital image archiving
  • Copyright and licensing administration
  • Rapid delivery to editorial organizations
  • FTP and international agency distribution

He works independently, makes quick editorial decisions and maintains professional quality under pressure.

Technical Skills

José works with professional Canon camera systems and has extensive experience with digital photography, video production and image delivery.

Software

  • Adobe Lightroom Classic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Microsoft 365
  • WordPress
  • PhotoDeck
  • FTP-based editorial delivery systems

Languages

  • Spanish — native
  • Finnish — fluent
  • English — fluent

Services

José is available for:

  • News photography
  • Sports photography
  • Political and institutional coverage
  • Cultural events and festivals
  • Documentary photography
  • Editorial portraits
  • Breaking-news assignments
  • Video journalism
  • Picture editing
  • Caption and IPTC metadata preparation
  • Temporary newsroom assignments
  • Freelance commissions
  • Photographer substitutions
  • Assignments requiring travel

Editorial Portfolio

Explore a curated selection of José Tabares’s work in news, international sports, politics, culture and documentary photography.

VIEW VISUAL JOURNALIST PORTFOLIO

  • Miguel Verdecia (centre), director of the Baila Baila Dance School in Helsinki, proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of this Finnish arts education centre. For three decades, Baila Baila has introduced several generations in Finland to Latin dance, rhythms and music, with a special emphasis on Afro-Cuban culture. The school has created a vibrant community where people can discover, practise and enjoy Cuban popular art and dance. Helsinki, Finland. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • OSLO, NORWAY – OCTOBER 5, 2021: Abdulrashid Sadulaev (RWF) (red) competes against Kyle Snyder of the United States (blue) during the men’s freestyle 97 kg gold medal final at the 2021 Senior World Wrestling Championships at Nye Jordal Amfi in Oslo, Norway. Sadulaev defeated Snyder 6-0 to capture his fifth career Senior World Wrestling Championships title. Photo by Jose Tabares
  • OSLO, NORWAY – OCTOBER 4, 2021: Mojtaba Mohammadshafie Goleij of Iran reacts with disappointment after losing 3-2 to Kyle Snyder of the United States in their men’s freestyle 97 kg semifinal bout at the 2021 Senior World Wrestling Championships at Nye Jordal Amfi in Oslo, Norway. Goleij later won a bronze medal, while Snyder advanced to the gold medal final. Photo by Jose Tabares
  • OSLO, NORWAY – OCTOBER 5, 2021: Adeline Maria Gray of the United States (red) raises her arms and smiles after defeating Samar Amer Ibrahim Hamza of Egypt (blue) in the women’s freestyle 76 kg semifinal at the 2021 Senior World Wrestling Championships at Nye Jordal Amfi in Oslo, Norway. Gray won the bout by fall and advanced to the gold medal final, where she captured her sixth Senior World Wrestling Championships title. Photo by Jose Tabares
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – AUGUST 21: Players of Finland and Poland compete during an international men’s basketball friendly game in preparation for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 at Helsinki Ice Hall on August 21, 2025, in Helsinki, Finland. Photo by Jose Tabares / Studio Photostar Oy.
  • Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles, Jamaica, United States, Jamaican athlete, American athlete, men’s 100 metres, 100m, sprint, sprint final, finish line, world champion, world champion 100m, gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan, athletics, track and field, world-class sprinter, elite athlete, Jamaican sprinting, international athletics, competition, sports, Jose Tabares
  • Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi lies on the track at the National Stadium to rest his fatigued legs for a moment after winning the men’s 800m world title at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025. Tokyo, Japan. 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 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.
  • Latvia’s Anete Sietiņa celebrates with joy after securing the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Smiling and making energetic gestures, Sietiņa reacts with excitement after learning she had finished second with a personal best throw of 64.64 metres, earning the first World Championships medal of her career. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • LAHTI, FINLAND – [Date]: Athletes compete during the Salpausselan Kisat 2024 (Lahti Ski Games) at the Lahti Sports Centre in Lahti, Finland. The FIS World Cup event features elite competitions in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined, attracting the world’s top winter sports athletes. Photo by Jose Tabares /
  • EN: Ville Niinistö, Finnish politician and Member of the European Parliament, participates in the first session, «Yhteinen Eurooppa» («Common Europe»), during the Kultaranta Talks 2026 at Kultaranta, the summer residence of the President of Finland, in Naantali, Finland, June 12, 2026. FI: Euroopan parlamentin jäsen Ville Niinistö osallistuu ensimmäiseen istuntoon «Yhteinen Eurooppa» Kultaranta-keskustelut 2026 -tapahtumassa Kultarannassa, tasavallan presidentin kesäasunnolla Naantalissa 12. kesäkuuta 2026.
  • President of Finland Alexander Stubb and President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto speak during the Kultaranta Talks 2026 in Naantali, Finland. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • President of Finland Addresses Participants at Kultaranta Talks 2026 in Naantali
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – December 11, 2023: Figure skaters perform a synchronized group choreography during the Figure Skating Christmas Gala at Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland. The annual event featured children, youth and adult skating groups from across Finland, presenting artistic performances that combined skating technique, music, costumes and creative choreography in a festive atmosphere. 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.
  • Members of Pixel Pulse perform Battle of Powers – In Concert aboard the Viking Line Gabriella during a cruise from Helsinki, Finland, to Stockholm, Sweden. The energetic live show features K-pop-inspired music, dynamic choreography and a performance celebrating confidence, friendship, courage and togetherness. The concert was photographed during the Helsinki–Stockholm crossing in August 2026. Photo by Jose Tabares / Photostar.
  • Pekka Haavisto Campaigns at Iso Omena Shopping Centre
  • Jutta Urpilainen attends an extraordinary meeting of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Party Council in Helsinki, Finland, on December 2, 2023. The party council officially nominated Urpilainen as the SDP candidate for the 2024 Finnish presidential election.
  • United States pole vaulter Katie Moon smiles and poses for the camera after winning the women’s pole vault world title at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Moon proudly raises the American flag behind her back as she celebrates her victory and world championship gold medal. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • Noah Lyles of the United States competes in the men’s 200 metres during the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Lyles went on to win the gold medal and world title in the event. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • VANTAA, FINLAND – MAY 31, 2025: Professional wrestlers compete during the SLAM! Wrestling Entertainment Spring SLAM! event at Lumosali in Korso, Vantaa, Finland, on May 31, 2025. The event featured the SLAM! Championship match, the SLAM! Women’s Championship, a six-man Tables, Ladders and Chairs (TLC) ladder match, and several bouts involving Finnish and international wrestlers as part of the promotion’s 2025 summer season opening.
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – AUGUST 29, 2026: Finland’s SAGA ANDERSSON competes in the women’s pole vault during the Finland-Sweden Athletics International at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Andersson finished second with a clearance of 4.43m. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – AUGUST 29, 2026: Finland’s SAGA ANDERSSON competes in the women’s pole vault during the Finland-Sweden Athletics International at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Andersson finished second with a clearance of 4.43m. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – AUGUST 29, 2026: Finland’s WILMA HELTELA competes in the women’s pole vault during the Finland-Sweden Athletics International at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. Heltela won the competition with a clearance of 4.66m. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • HELSINKI, FINLAND – AUGUST 29, 2026: WILMA HELTELA of Finland raises her arms in celebration after clearing 4.60 meters and winning the women’s pole vault during the Finland-Sweden Athletics International Match at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The European Championships silver medalist celebrates her victory after a successful performance. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • Professional Headshot at studio for CV, LinkedIn profile and job application use. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • Professional Headshot at studio for CV, LinkedIn profile and job application use. Photo by Jose Tabares.
  • Finland’s Teemu Pukki celebrates after scoring a spectacular goal against Northern Ireland during an international football match. Photo by Jose Tabares.

Availability

José is available for permanent and temporary employment, freelance commissions, urgent assignments, substitutions and additional newsroom support.

He can accept assignments at short notice and travel throughout Finland or internationally. He is particularly available for news, sports, political, cultural and documentary coverage.

For assignments, employment opportunities or professional collaboration:

Email: joseangel.tabares@gmail.com

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