Anna Connors is a freelance photographer, videographer and visual artist from Baltimore, M.D. currently based in Chapel Hill, N.C. She graduated in December 2024 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a double major in Global Studies and Journalism.

Anna previously served as a visuals intern with The Raleigh News & Observer (2023), freelance photographer with The Chatham News + Record (2022-2023) and photo editor with The Daily Tar Heel (Summer 2022; Fall 2024).

Anna’s work has been recognized by the following organizations:

• CPOY 78 (2023)

  • Finalist, Sports Action

  • Award of Excellence, Sports Feature

  • Award of Excellence, Domestic Picture Story

  • Award of Excellence, Interpretive Project

• NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism (2024)

  • Honorable Mention, Sports Action

• Hearst Journalism Awards (2024)

  • First Place, National Championship

  • Fifth Place, News + Features

• Anthem Awards 2024 (team project)

  • Gold, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, News & Journalism, Awareness & Media Categories

For rates, scheduling, licensing, and all other inquiries, please email anna.c.1511@gmail.com.