About / Contact

I'm a freelance photographer based in West Chester, PA, USA (relocating to Edinburgh, Scotland during summer 2025) with a focus on immigration, environmental issues, women, and human rights. In long-form photojournalism and portraiture, I prioritize collaborating with those I photograph. My approach places a high value on informed consent, using sensitivity to create empathetic visuals. My work appears in various regional and national publications including NBC News, Politico, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as local and international non-profits. Please reach out if you'd like to collaborate or discuss a project!

GET IN TOUCH: emilynwhitney@gmail.com | (484) 320-0694

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
2025: Social Documentary Network Portfolio Review
2025: Northern Short Course Contest: Portrait—Honorable Mention
2025: NPPA Mentorship
2024: Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVII
2024: Reviewers Choice Award, Social Documentary Network
2024: Social Documentary Network Portfolio Review
2023-2024: Tacet Eye Workshop
2023: 75th Missouri Photo Workshop, Sedalia, MO
2022: SDN Photojournalism Class taught by Amber Bracken
2022: Photo Business Workshop; Daniella Zalcman, Natalie Keyssar
2021: SDN Photojournalism Class taught by Ed Kashi
2021: Mentorship with Hannah Yoon
2020-2025: Second Photographer for Tessa Marie Images

CLIENTS: NBC News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Politico, The Intercept, The Nation, Main Line Today, WHYY, and Fig Industries