Freelance Photojournalist
Eli Imadali
Eli Imadali is a freelance photojournalist in the Denver metro area who has photographed for The Denver Post since July 2020. His work has been featured in various publications including The New York Times, ProPublica, NPR and High Country News.
Previously, Imadali interned as a visual journalist at The Arizona Republic, Austin-American Statesman and Bozeman Daily Chronicle. He graduated with honors from the University of Montana in 2019, where he earned a BA in journalism and worked for the student publication, the Montana Kaimin. Recently, he attended the 74th Missouri Photo Workshop.
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“Another place to warehouse people”: Colorado’s halfway houses are a revolving door to prison
Colorado’s halfway houses were intended to reduce recidivism, but insiders describe a system plagued by a lack of training and support, costs that can burden residents with debt and harsh...

“They took something from me”: For an Aurora woman, a police settlement didn’t make the pain go away
Financial settlements long have been the American way for compensating people wronged by governments and businesses. They bring public attention to bad behavior, and the publicity can lead to public...
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PHOTOS: Phish performs at Folsom Field
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PHOTOS: Denver Pride Parade 2025
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