ABOUT ME & CONTACT

Abra Richardson is a photojournalist with experience in documentary, audio, broadcast, written and visual reporting.

She recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Photojournalism from Columbia College Chicago in May 2024 and is currently seeking professional opportunities.

I look forward to speaking with you!

abrarichardson@outlook.com

  • 2025 Chicago Headline Club’s Watchdog Award

    • 2nd Place

    2025 Peter Lisagor Awards

    • (Nomination) Best Investigative Reporting (video) (Winners announced on May 9, 2025)

    2024 Emmy Awards

    • (Win) Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

    • (Nomination)  Outstanding Achievement for Investigative Multiple Reports

    2023 Illinois College Press Association Awards

    • 1st Place for Spot News Photo

    • 3rd Place for Multimedia Reporting

    • 3rd Place Feature Photo 

    2023 Gary Marx Award for Investigative Journalism

    2022 Gary Marx Award for Investigative Journalism

    Member of Investigative Reporters and Editors since 2022