Pete Kiehart is an American freelance visual journalist and artist who lives in Washington, DC. Since 2015, he has devoted much of his time to covering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including in 2015-16 when he lived in Kyiv. He was subsequently based in Paris, and he continues to work extensively throughout Europe. Before switching to freelancing full time, he was a staff visuals editor and photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle.

In addition to working regularly as a photojournalist and portrait photographer with dozens of clients, Kiehart has experience with videography, video production, writing, and designing. He has also found work as a bike mechanic and a lifeguard, in case you were wondering. Prior to the Chronicle, he worked at Reportage by Getty Images, CNN New York and ONCE Magazine.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy studies from Duke University and has twice completed hostile environment and first aid training as a beneficiary of the Rory Peck Trust, most recently in August 2022. Before transferring to Duke, he spent two years studying at Ohio University’s School of Visual Communication.