Writer · Editor · Photographer
Brendan
Clarey
Sharp on the page and behind the scenes. Journalism, editing, and visuals that drive conversation.
brendanclarey.com · 2026
Sharp on the page and behind the scenes. Journalism, editing, and visuals that drive conversation.
brendanclarey.com · 2026
Magazine reporting on location, cultural criticism on deadline, political commentary with a personal touch. Journalism the way it's supposed to be done.
Copyediting. Reworking entirely. Fact-checking. Everything matters. Editing is about bringing it all together and making the message crystal clear.
Still photos are worth 1,000 words. Videos are valued in volumes. Written content is accompanied by world-class photography and video production.
What happens to the cars abandoned in blighted neighborhoods? Detroit's police auctions are strange, cheap, and worth the trip.
Read →A guide to creating the feeling of the summertime getaway you can't afford, written for the New York Post.
Read →A personal essay for The Detroit News on fatherhood, family, and what the day means when you experience it for the first time.
Read →"Telling stories is part of being human. It's like eating or drinking. We need to hear them. And the stories need to be able to take many formats."
