# @riogiancarlo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcP25rkm_Iw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69387640-riogiancarlo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-20T04:02:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rio Giancarlo (@RioGiancarlo) — https://gondola.cc/RioGiancarlo

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Last month, I completed a year-long stint with the Deseret News, first as the photography intern and then as a fellow. I was lucky enough to work in an incredible newsroom alongside some of the most talented photographers in Utah. I will carry with me the lessons I learned along the Wasatch Front as I relocate back to the Pacific Northwest to freelance.

I am currently available for assignments or assisting based out of the Pacific Northwest, and will be living in Seattle full-time beginning in September. For now, here are 20 of my favorite frames from the past year in Utah.

“People attend a “No Kings” anti-Trump protest at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“Alyssa Taile walks in front of a large trans pride flag during the Utah Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“An alter boy holds a crucifix as clergymen bless worshipers with holy water during a special reading of the Gospel and blessing of palm branches for Palm Sunday at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“A mourner wipes his eyes while visiting a Charlie Kirk Memorial at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“Utah’s Ella Zirbes performs her floor exercise during the tri-meet between the Utah Red Rocks, Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2) misses a tackle against Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond (15) during the second half of the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“The Utah Mammoth celebrate a goal by Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period of game 3 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Rio Giancarlo/Deseret News)”

“Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (92) is hit by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (5

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rio Giancarlo | @RioGiancarlo | https://gondola.cc/RioGiancarlo | Photographer |

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