Visual Journalist

Joe Burbank

Joe Burbank is the Orlando Sentinel’s senior photographer. Joining the Sentinel in 1988 after working at the Agence France-Presse news wire, he has more than three decades of serving Central Florida readers and communities through photography. From his Twitter account: "Be twice as humble as you think you should be and someday you might be humble enough."

Pictures: Debut of Disney “Jollywood Nights” at Hollywood Studios

November 12, 2023 at 6:31 p.m.

Scenes from the debut of Disney’s “Jollywood Nights” at the Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, Saturday, November 11, 2023. The new after-hours party brings a vintage Hollywood theme to...

Pictures: Electric Daisy Carnival 2023 stage construction

November 9, 2023 at 11:11 a.m.

Construction continues on the elaborate stages for the Electric Daisy Carnival on the grounds of Tinker Field and Camping World Stadium in Orlando, ahead of this weekend event, November 10-12,...

Pictures: Election day in Central Florida

November 7, 2023 at 8:53 p.m.

Pictures: GOP presidential candidates in Orlando

November 5, 2023 at 2:54 p.m.

Scenes from the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, November 4, 2023. 2024 candidates for president, including Donald...

Pictures: USAF Thunderbirds headline Orlando Air Show 2023

October 28, 2023 at 1:21 p.m.

F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron fly in formation over Orlando Sanford International Airport during their show-site aerial survey and arrival maneuvers, Thursday,...

Pictures: Gatorland’s celebrity rescue alligator “Jawlene” gets a check-up

October 26, 2023 at 10:41 a.m.

“Jawlene,” an American alligator missing its upper jaw, gets veterinary care at Gatorland near Kissimmee, Fla., Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Jawlene —who has gained worldwide attention for her unusual injury—...

Pictures: Galapagos tortoises go bananas for pumpkins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 26, 2023 at 10:42 a.m.

Pumpkins are the center of attention for six Galapagos tortoises as they get a seasonal treat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Tuesday, October 24, 2023, provided by...

Pictures: First-look at construction of Gaylord Palm’s ‘ICE’ 2023

October 19, 2023 at 5:22 p.m.

Scenes begin to take shape during a first-look at the construction of the 2023 edition of ICE! at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Thursday, October 19,...

Pictures: AdventHealth opens Down syndrome clinic

October 17, 2023 at 2:10 p.m.

Two-year-old Stella Tremonti —with parents Mark and Victoria— waves to gathered guests during the opening of the SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic at AdventHealth for Children hospital in...

Pictures: Ghosts and goblins return to Gatorland for Halloween 2023

October 12, 2023 at 1:28 p.m.

A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11,...

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