Lauren Petracca is an independent visual journalist based in Rochester, NY who works with editorial and nonprofit clients. Her work examines the fragile relationship between people and the environment and how climate change and environmental practices impact culture, daily life, and mental health. She has worked as a staff photographer for publications such as The Democrat and Chronicle, The Greenville News, and The Post and Courier. She is a FAA-certified drone pilot.
Editorial Clients: The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, Associated Press, Reuters, USA Today, Rolling Stone.
Commercial/Nonprofit Clients: AARP, Earthjustice, Southern Environmental Law Center, Scholastic Corporation, Songwriting With: Soldiers
Awards
2022 - Society of Environmental Journalists - 1st place, Explanatory Reporting, Large "The Greenland Connection"
2022 - Covering Climate Now - 1st place, Long Feature "The Greenland Connection"
2022 - Society for Features Journalism - 1st place, Project "The Greenland Connection"
2021 - Pulitzer Prize Finalist - Part of The Post and Courier team named a finalist in the local reporting category for the Rising Waters Project.
2020 - Society of Environmental Journalists - 1st place, Feature Story "Our Secret Delta"
2017 - South Carolina Photographer of the Year - South Carolina Press Association
2015 - Bruce Cromie Award - NYS Associated Press
Contact:
Email: laurenpetracca@gmail.com
Phone: (585) 727-9256