Donn Maeda is the lead editor and photographer for the
nations number one rated motocross magazine, Transworld Motocross.
Maeda got his start in journalism in 1991 when he was hired
on as an assistant editor for a weekly motocross newspaper, Cycle News. After six years, he left for
another assistant editor position at Dirt
Rider Magazine, where he worked, as he would describe for one hellish year.
After leaving to start up his own magazine MX
Racer, and taking it as far as he thought possible, he joined the
Transworld team as chief editor.
Maeda attended Cal State, seeking a degree in Journalism. Two
years into classes he was placed on academic probation. A day later he dropped
out to pursue his opportunity at Cycle News. To this day Maeda doesn’t regret
his decision, and maintains that he loves his job, and “Absolutely looks
forward to waking up for work every day!” (http://ads.bonniercorp.com/, 2010)
Maeda was first noticed for his writing style and editorial
abilities, which paired with his incredible abilities behind the camera,
brought him to where he is today. Although many would argue Maeda doesn’t have
a particularly unique style, everyone agrees he has a knack for perfect timing,
and opportune placement. He just seems to always be in the right place at the
right time, for those incredible action shots.
Donn Maeda has reached the peak in his career, a place
nearly every motocross oriented journalist only dreams of, a place I dream of!
Photo Credit: Donn Maeda, Transworld Motocross
More of his work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/max713photography/
