Biography

I am a photojournalist and writer with a passion for documenting human stories that often go unlooked. I am a current student at James Madison University studying Journalism and International Affairs. I am the Photo Editor and a journalist for our student paper, The Breeze, and a photojournalist for Harrisonburg’s paper, The Daily News Record. This has lead to me standing in waist high flood waters, in protests, football fields, and many other places to get powerful images and tell a story as best as I can. With more than 6 years of professional photography and journalism experience under my belt, its my goal to continue pursing a career in conflict photography with an emphases on humanitarian issues.

My images from Botswana have won multiple awards including Viewfinders Wildlife 2021 First Place award, they are currently on display at the Union Gallery.

To reach out for a story or assignment:

(1) 434-327-9587

Landon.a.shackelford@gmail.com