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Justin Nedrow, Photographer

Justin Nedrow is a Jacksonville-based photographer who started volunteering for Spinnaker in 2020 and recently graduated in spring 2023 with a degree in sports management from the University of North Florida. Taking hundreds, if not thousands, of photos, Justin has helped Spinnaker reporters cover everything from sports games, protests, ordinary campus life and more. Photography is a passion project for Justin, one he started to meet new people and express himself without words.

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Nascar Cup driver Austin Dillon celebrating his first victory of the season during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 28, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida.

[Photo] Through the eyes of a photographer: August

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Sep 1, 2022

Kendra Hoffman #21 of the University of North Florida’s Women’s Soccer team. Hyping up the crowd during a video shoot for media day at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, FL on August 3, 2022.

UNF soccer team huddles around each other.

[Photo] Late collapse sees men’s soccer fall to UCF in road duel

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Aug 30, 2022

UNF forward Bryson Smith played a key role in the pesky attack that kept UCF fighting all match long.

Group of volleyball players huddle together following a point.

[Photo] UNF volleyball poised to soar to new heights in upcoming season

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Aug 25, 2022

The Ospreys were able to start out strong with a 2-0 lead after the first two frames

Limayem wears a white striped jersey with the number 50 on the back. He stands next to 4 members of the UNF chamber singers wearing all black

University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem speaks with the UNF Chamber Singers before they sing the national anthem at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Limayem waves to a crowd out of frame, wearing black pants, white shoes and a white striped jersey with the number 50 on it

Waving to the crowd, University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem prepares to throw the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Limayem wears black pants, white shoes and a white striped shirt with UNF and 50 on it

University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem winds up to throw the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Limayem smiling, wearing a blue suit

[Photo] ‘Always be accessible’: Moez Limayem marks one month as UNF president

University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem celebrates after throwing the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Limayem wears a white striped jersey with the number 50 on the back. He stands next to 4 members of the UNF chamber singers wearing all black

University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem threw the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game commemorating the university's 50th anniversary on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Limayem wears black pants, white shoes and a white striped shirt with UNF and 50 on it

University of North Florida President Dr. Moez Limayem winds up to throw the first pitch at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16  running through some drills at training camp in Jacksonville, Florida.

[Photo] UNF poll shows strong opposition for funding of new Jags stadium, voters split on property tax increase

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | Aug 17, 2022

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 running through some drills at training camp in Jacksonville, Florida.

Steve Miller performs on a guitar

The Iconic Steve Miller Band took the stage to perform at the Saint Augustine Amphitheater on July 1, 2022 in St.Augustine, Florida.

Steve Miller performs on a guitar

The Iconic Steve Miller Band took the stage to perform all their iconic songs like Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner, and The Joker at the Saint Augustine Amphitheater on July 1, 2022 in St.Augustine, Florida....

Mid-wind-up, Jumbo Shrimp pitcher starts to throw the ball off the pitching mound

[Photo] Through the eyes of a photographer: July

Aug 4, 2022

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Pitcher Matthew Kent #31 getting warmed up before the game against the Norfolk Tides on July 6, 2022 at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jumbo Shrimp player number 77 holding a bat

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Outfielder Jerar Encarnacion #27 admiring the ball that he hit against the Norfolk Tides on July 6, 2022 at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jumbo Shrimp outfielder throws a ball

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Outfielder Peyton Burdick #8 getting warmed up before the inning against the Norfolk Tides on July 6, 2022 at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville, Florida.

Logan Henderson raises his arm up in the air with the microphone mid-performance

Logan Henderson of Big Time Rush performing at Daily’s Place on their Forever tour in Jacksonville, Florida on July 19, 2022.

All four big time rush members raise their microphones up and out toward the camera

Big Time Rush performing at Daily’s Place on their Forever tour in Jacksonville, Florida on July 19, 2022.

Big Time Rush members perform on a stage lit by red lights

Big Time Rush performing at Daily’s Place on their Forever tour in Jacksonville, Florida on July 19, 2022.

Marvin Jones stances up during a drill

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Marvin Jones #11 running through some drills at training camp on July 30, 2022 at Knight Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

Trevor Lawrence gets ready to throw a football while wearing a red jersey

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 running through some drills at training camp on July 30, 2022 at Knight Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

James Robinson in a green and black jersey running

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson #25 running through some drills at training camp on July 30, 2022 at Knight Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

Steve Miller performs on a guitar

Steve Miller playing his guitar while he performed at the Saint Augustine Amphitheater on July 1, 2022 in St.Augustine, Florida.

Demonstrators gather on the lawn of the Duval County Courthouse

Through the eyes of a photographer: June

Justin Nedrow and Darvin Nelson | Jul 1, 2022

Check out Spinnaker photographer Justin Nedrow and Darvin Nelson's top photos of June! __ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns,...

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Iann Dior sings into a microphone and is wearing all black

Iann Dior performing at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on June 14th, 2022.

black bear raises his arms in the air as he sings

Blackbear performing at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on June 14th, 2022.

MGK plays his guitar while singing

Machine Gun Kelly performing at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on his Mainstream Sellout tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 14th, 2022.

MGK sticks out his tongue while holding a guitar

Machine Gun Kelly performing at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on his Mainstream Sellout tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 14th, 2022.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band play instruments and sing

The Tedeschi Trucks Band performing at Daily’s Place for their Wheels Of Soul Tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 24th, 2022.

Susan Tedeschi sings into a microphone while playing guitar

Susan Tedeschi lead singer of The Tedeschi Trucks Band performing at Daily’s Place for their Wheels Of Soul Tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 24th, 2022.

A black and white photo, Derek Trucks plays guitar

Derek Trucks, lead guitarist of The Tedeschi Trucks Band performing at Daily’s Place for their Wheels Of Soul Tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 24th, 2022.

Jewel smiles on stage in a red dress and black hat while holding a blue and white guitar

Jewel performing at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida on June 26th, 2022.

Pat Monahan holds a microphone and throws a thumbs up while on stage

Pat Monahan lead singer of Train performing at Daily’s Place for their AM Gold tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 26th, 2022.

Pat Monahan sings into a microphone on stage

Pat Monahan lead singer of Train performing at Daily’s Place for their AM Gold tour in Jacksonville, Florida on June 26th, 2022.

Protesters holding signs sit and stand during an abortion rights protest

Peighton Hyde (center), a University of North Florida student, holds up a sign for abortion rights during a protest that began on Friday, June 24, 2022.

A peacekeeper talks into a megaphone

A peacekeeper talks into a megaphone as onlookers cheer and clap during an abortion rights rally in downtown Jacksonville on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Protesters hold up a banner that later led the front of the march through downtown Jacksonville. Rallying in support of abortions rights, people flocked to the Duval County Courthouse to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022.

[Photo] ‘We need to take action’: Protesters respond to SCOTUS decision at Jacksonville rally

Carter Mudgett and Darvin Nelson | Jun 25, 2022

Protesters hold up a banner that later led the front of the march through downtown Jacksonville. Rallying in support of abortions rights, people flocked to the Duval County Courthouse to protest the Supreme...

Tionna Jefferson speaks into a microphone during a rally

In this Friday, June 24, 2022 photo, Tionna Jefferson, a University of North Florida Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) member, talks to a crowd of people rallied in downtown Jacksonville in support...

A protester holds up a sign that says "Ron DeSantis Stop the Attack on Blacks and Women's Rights"

A protester holds up a sign protesting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a rally for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse on Friday, June 24, 2022.

A protester holds up a sign that reads "Help Us. Guns have more rights than we do — American Women"

A sign in support of abortion rights and protesting recent changes to gun laws in the United States is held up during a rally for abortion rights on Friday, June 24, 2022.

A sign reads "KEEP AMERICA FREE, even if we don't agree." On the side of the sign, "Pro-Choice" is written vertically and flanked by two red lines

[Photo] The impact of Florida’s proposed 6-week abortion ban headed to the House

Apr 4, 2023

A sign is held up during a rally for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in downtown Jacksonville on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Protesters hold up various pro-choice signs during a rally for abortion rights on Friday, June 24, 2022.

[Photo] OPINION: Protests work

Joshua Smith, Opinions Editor | Aug 5, 2022

Protesters hold up various pro-choice signs during a rally for abortion rights on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Protesters hold up signs

Facing the Duval County Courthouse, protesters hold up signs and chant as they rally for abortion rights on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Facing the camera for a photo, a protester holds up their signs

Facing the camera for a photo, a protester holds up their signs in support of abortion rights during a rally on Friday, June 24, 2022.

In this Aug. 12, 2021 photo, University of North Florida faculty members protest for better COVID-19 policies and wage increases before a Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, the BOT would give then-University President Dr. David Szymanski an $85,000 "incentive compensation" already included in his contract.

[Photo] Faculty shake their heads as Szymanski receives $85,000 bonus at BOT meeting

Carter Mudgett, News Editor | Aug 12, 2021

In this Aug. 12, 2021 photo, University of North Florida faculty members protest for better COVID-19 policies and wage increases before a Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, the BOT would give...

Seventeen-time Grammy award winner Sting took the stage on his tour called Sting My Song

Through the eyes of a photographer: May

Justin Nedrow, Photographer | Jun 1, 2022

Check out Spinnaker Photographer Justin Nedrow's top photos from May! ___ For more information or news tips, or if you see an error in this story or have any compliments or concerns, contact editor@unfspinnaker.com.

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A protestor holds a sign during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

[Photo] Abortion in America through the ages, explained by UNF professors

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor | May 31, 2022

A protestor holds a sign during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Dylan Minnette, lead singer of the Wallows, performing at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on their Tell Me That it's Over tour

Dylan Minnette, lead singer of the Wallows, performing at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on their Tell Me That it's Over tour on May 27th, 2022 in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour at Camping World Stadium on May 28th, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour at Camping World Stadium on May 28th, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour

Eighteen-time Grammy award winner Paul McCartney took the stage on his Got Back Tour at Camping World Stadium on May 28th, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Dylan Minnette, lead singer of the Wallows, performing at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on their Tell Me That it's Over tour

Dylan Minnette, lead singer of the Wallows, performing at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on their Tell Me That it's Over tour on May 27th, 2022 in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Seventeen-time Grammy award winner Sting took the stage on his tour called Sting My Song

Seventeen-time Grammy award winner Sting took the stage on his tour called Sting My Song at Daily’s Place on May 20th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Seventeen-time Grammy award winner Sting took the stage on his tour called Sting My Song

Seventeen-time Grammy award winner Sting took the stage on his tour called Sting My Song at Daily’s Place on May 20th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers, performing

Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers, performing at Daily’s Place on their Brightside tour on May 18th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Lumineers perform

The Lumineers performed at Daily’s Place on the Brightside tour on May 18th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers, and Drummer Jeremiah Fraites sharing a moment on the stage

Wesley Schultz, lead singer of The Lumineers, and Drummer Jeremiah Fraites sharing a moment on the stage at Daily’s Place on their Brightside tour on May 18th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pitcher Grant Dayton #20 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on the mound throwing a pitch to the batter

Pitcher Grant Dayton #20 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on the mound throwing a pitch to the batter at 121 Financial Ballpark on May 11th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Demetrius Smith #23 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on the on deck circle getting ready for his at bat

Demetrius Smith #23 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on the on deck circle getting ready for his at bat at 121 Financial Ballpark on May 11th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Charles Leblanc #12 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp giving his teammate a high five after scoring a run

Charles Leblanc #12 of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp giving his teammate a high five after scoring a run at 121 Financial Ballpark on May 11th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.

The new walkway will open out toward Lot 14 and is set to finish construction by the end of the summer semester.

The new walkway will open out toward Lot 14 and is set to finish construction by the end of the summer semester. Photo was taken on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

[Photo] Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

May 18, 2022

The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus. Photo was taken on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The new walkway will open out toward Lot 14 and is set to finish construction by the end of the summer semester

The new walkway will open out toward Lot 14 and is set to finish construction by the end of the summer semester. Photo was taken on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

The new walkway to Lot 18 will provide students with a newly lit, straight path to the core of campus

[Photo] Construction of new Lot 14 walkway will finish before summer ends

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | May 18, 2022

The new walkway will open out toward Lot 14 and is set to finish construction by the end of the summer semester. Photo was taken on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 20222.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

[Photo] Jacksonville activists join state-wide protests for women's rights

May 14, 2022

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protester at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

Protestors hold signs during “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor speaks into a microphone at “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

A protestor holds up a sign “The People’s Abortion Rally” for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

An anti-protester holds a “DON’T TREAD ON ME” flag during a rally for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse

An anti-protester holds a “DON’T TREAD ON ME” flag during a rally for abortion rights in front of the Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Presidential Candidate Marc Miller talks to staff members during a meet-and-greet meeting on Friday, April 29, 2022, in the Talon Room.

[Photo] Recapping the meet-and-greets: What you need to know

Lauren Fox and Carter Mudgett | May 7, 2022

Presidential Candidate Marc Miller talks to staff members during a meet-and-greet meeting on Friday, April 29, 2022, in the Talon Room.

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