Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin

Contributor, Cardinal & Pine

is a freelance editorial and brand photojournalist based out of Charlotte, NC. He has 8 years experience covering local, regional and national news throughout the southeast.

Courts An activist waves a Black Lives Matter flag as protesters march out of First Ward Park in Charlotte in response to the Breonna Taylor case. (Image for Cardinal & Pine by Grant Baldwin)
Courts PHOTOS: Black Lives Matter Demonstrators Take to Charlotte Streets for Breonna Taylor

The largest city in NC, Charlotte, was one of many cities with a Black Lives Matter protest to demand action on Breonna Taylor's death.

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North Carolina Gemini Boyd, Founder of The Bail Project (left), makes a plea for change Monday in Charlotte as Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden (right) looks on.
North Carolina ‘Enough’: Mass Shooting in West Charlotte Neighborhood Leads to Demands for Change

The march included residents, activists and some law enforcement after a shooting in a predominantly Black Charlotte neighborhood on Juneteenth weekend.

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National A 'Black Lives Matter' mural painted in Charlotte this year. (Cardinal & Pine photo by Grant Baldwin).
National IN PHOTOS: 16 Artists, 1 Statement. ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural Comes to Charlotte

In partnership with Charlotte city leaders, 16 artists painted the sprawling 'Black Lives Matter' mural uptown, crafting a theme for each letter.

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Breaking Protesters face Charlotte police after George Floyd's killing in May 2020. (Photo by Grant Baldwin for Cardinal & Pine)
Breaking PHOTOS: After George Floyd’s Death, A Day of Pain and Protest Turns Violent in Charlotte

As police clashed with demonstrators in Charlotte, Cardinal & Pine contributor Grant Baldwin captured it all.

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Coronavirus Dean Kelsey is tattooed by Travis Lakeman at Fu's Custom Tattoos in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood shortly after 5pm on Friday as NC moved into Phase 2 of economic reopening.
Coronavirus PHOTOS: Restaurants and Salons Open Back Up as NC Cases Spike

NC restaurants and salons, entering Phase 2 of Gov. Cooper’s coronavirus plan, reopened at reduced capacity over Memorial Day weekend.

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Coronavirus PHOTOS: ‘Reopen NC’ Hits The Streets on Memorial Day. Here’s What Happened.

'Reopen NC' protesters in Charlotte, Greensboro, Asheville, Wilmington and Raleigh demand easing of Gov. Cooper's coronavirus orders.

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Coronavirus A coronavirus-proof business, the drive-in theater, in Kings Mountain, NC.
Coronavirus PHOTOS: This Retro NC Drive-In Theater Is Booming During Coronavirus

Hounds Drive-In Theater in Kings Mountain drew 700 cars over the weekend. It’s a business built for social distancing.

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