About Caleb McCartney | Photojournalist & Commercial Photographer | McCal Media

About Caleb McCartney

Caleb McCartney - Professional Photojournalist and Commercial Photographer in Pittsburgh
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Caleb McCartney is a Pittsburgh‑based photojournalist and commercial storyteller, and a proud alumni of Point Park University's BFA in Photography program. With 6+ years of experience as a freelance photographer and photojournalist, he has served as The Globe's photo editor and worked with over 30+ happy clients, including collaborations on projects across Kentucky and beyond.

Caleb leads McCal Media, the studio he founded to craft event coverage, corporate campaigns, and brand visuals rooted in authentic human connection. In 2025 he broadened his skill set by joining Pittsburgh production company Covalent as a Creative Production Intern, collaborating on projects that blend stills, motion, and sound.

He also hosts the weekly podcast "Caffeinated Connections," where he chats over coffee with creators and industry pros about turning ideas into impact.

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Client Testimonials

LinkedIn

"Caleb is great to work with, always prompt and professional. His work speaks for itself. A hard working and talented young man sure to impress."

Former Argo AI, Business Owner
Google
★★★★★

"Caleb is an incredibly talented photographer. I'm always blown away by the quality of his work—so is everyone who sees it."

Concert Photography Client

⭐ 5.0 Star Rating on Google

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About Widget Changelog
v1.4.6 — Client Carousel v1.3.0 Integration
• Updated to Client Carousel v1.3.0 with 25 clients (up from 22)
• Added 3 new clients: Howl at the Moon, Dream the Heavy, When We Were Dead
• Universal white CSS filter applied to ALL client logos for brand consistency
• Removed obsolete logo-specific classes (haven-logo-white, pup-logo-white, pittsburgh-magazine-logo)
• Updated animation timing to 55s for smoother carousel experience
• Synchronized logo URLs with standalone carousel for consistency across site
v1.4.5 — Buttons & Dropdown Refinements
• Rebuilt Get In Touch/Documents controls with unified glass buttons and consistent typography
• Simplified button sizing for a minimal footprint while preserving balanced spacing
• Aligned contact/document dropdown styling, added mutual exclusivity, and improved disabled states
• Mobile dropdowns now stack in-flow to avoid overlapping the Client Testimonials section
• Added shared outside-click handling and extra bio spacing for reliable menu behavior
v1.4.4 — Client Carousel v1.2.3 Integration
• Replaced client carousel logic with v1.2.3 widget code (triple-array infinite loop, Fisher-Yates shuffle, error handling)
• Pittsburgh Union Progress logo always white (branding fix)
• Pittsburgh Magazine logo filter for visibility on dark backgrounds
• All carousel branding and performance enhancements applied
• Follows workspace standards for widget integration and versioning
v1.4.3 — CV Download Button Added
• Added CV download button next to Resume button
• Points to detailed CV file when uploaded
• Uses GitHub raw URL for reliable hosting
v1.4.2 — Resume Download Fix
• Fixed broken resume download link
• Replaced Squarespace placeholders with GitHub raw URL
• Resume now downloads correctly from GitHub repository
v1.4.0 — Advanced Debugging System
• Interactive debug button with real-time logo testing
• System information display (URL, browser, viewport)
• Debug message logging with timestamps
• Professional debugging interface
v1.3.0 — GitHub Asset Integration
• All client logos load directly from GitHub repository
• Profile photo loads from GitHub (no Squarespace upload needed)
• Simplified deployment process
• Auto-updates when logos change in repository
v1.2.0 — Complete About Section
• Combined bio, photo, reviews, and client carousel
• LinkedIn and Google testimonials section
• Enhanced mobile responsive design
• Dark liquid glass professional aesthetic
v1.1.0 — Client Carousel Integration
• Infinite scrolling showcase of 20+ client logos
• Interactive hover effects and clickable logos
• Statistics display (clients, projects, experience)
• Smooth 25-second animation loop
v1.0.0 — Initial About Section
• Professional bio with current status
• Photo integration and call-to-action buttons
• Squarespace Code Block optimized
• Self-contained CSS with unique class names