Rhiannon Johnston is a visual journalist from Louisville, Kentucky, currently pursuing a double major in Photojournalism and Advertising at Western Kentucky University. She is intrigued by the contrasts between old and new, and urban and rural settings, which fuel her passion for her work.
From covering a local geocacher's passion to showcasing unique ways to recycle hair, and documenting the tender last moments between a trucker and his mom, she is always learning and striving to understand people. Being outside makes her happy; nature is simple, and through her work, she strives to understand the complexities of human nature.
Rhiannon is a current student in the Photo 1 program at the Danish School of Media and Journalism in Aarhus, Denmark. She was previously employed as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Multimedia Intern for the summer of 2024.
Awards and Recognition:
rjmedia@rhiannonjohnston.com
From covering a local geocacher's passion to showcasing unique ways to recycle hair, and documenting the tender last moments between a trucker and his mom, she is always learning and striving to understand people. Being outside makes her happy; nature is simple, and through her work, she strives to understand the complexities of human nature.
Rhiannon is a current student in the Photo 1 program at the Danish School of Media and Journalism in Aarhus, Denmark. She was previously employed as the Chesapeake Bay Program's Multimedia Intern for the summer of 2024.
Awards and Recognition:
- 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, Digital Advertisement, Associated Collegiate Press, 2024
- Third Place, Best Multimedia Content Creator, College Media Business & Advertising Managers, 2024
- Honorable Mention, Feature Photo of the Year, Associated Collegiate Press, 2022
rjmedia@rhiannonjohnston.com
