Rhiannon Johnston is a videographer, visual storyteller, and multimedia producer based in the Washington, D.C.–Baltimore area. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between human stories and the environmental world, using visual storytelling to explore the ways people, communities, and the natural world intersect.Rhiannon graduated summa cum laude from Western Kentucky University in May 2025 with bachelor’s degrees in Photojournalism and Advertising. She also studied photography at the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX) in Aarhus, Denmark.Through photography, video, and multimedia storytelling, she has helped highlight the work of biologists, researchers, conservationists, and community members working to protect and preserve natural spaces, including Acadia National Park and the Chesapeake Bay watershed.Rhiannon is passionate about using visual storytelling to connect audiences with important environmental and social issues and remains open to opportunities for work in the U.S. and beyond.Photo Credit: Hydia Jacksonrjmedia@rhiannonjohnston.comAwards and Recognition:- Finalist, Documentary Daily Life, Pictures of the Year International 82 (POYi), 2025
- Gold, Multimedia: Online Storytelling, College Photographer of the Year 80 (CPOY), 2025
- Finalist, Multimedia: Documentary Short, College Photographer of the Year 80 (CPOY), 2025
- Recipient, Student Production Award, Solo Storyteller Category, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Ohio Valley Chapter, 2025
- First Place, National Hearst Journalism Championship, Multimedia Category, 2024
- First Place, Hearst Journalism Awards, Multimedia II- Innovative Journalism, 2024
- Story of the Year, National Hearst Journalism Championship, 2024
- Award of Excellence, Multimedia: Online Storytelling, College Photographer of the Year 79 (CPOY), 2024
- First Place, Video Advertisement (co-produced with a partner) Associated Collegiate Press, 2025
- First Place, Digital Advertisement, Associated Collegiate Press, 2024
- Fourth Place, Video Advertisement (individually produced), Associated Collegiate Press, 2025
- Third Place, Best Multimedia Content Creator, College Media Business & Advertising Managers, 2024
- Honorable Mention, Feature Photo of the Year, Associated Collegiate Press, 2022
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