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My Bio
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Jenn Ackerman has an excitement for storytelling and believes it is a great honor and privilege to share the stories of people who otherwise might not be heard. It is from this privilege that she feels an obligation to tell intimate stories with dignity for the subject and truth for the reader.
She has studied journalism at The Danish School of journalism in Aarhus, Denmark. She finished her master’s from Ohio University in March 2008.
Her most recent project, Trapped: Mental Illness in Prison, has been featured in the June 2008 issue of PDN.
Her photos have been recognized by:
2008 Southern Short Course: Student Photographer of the Year
2008 NPPA Best of Photojournalism: 1st Place - News Video, 3rd Place - News Video
2008 White House News Photographer’s Association - Honorable Mention — Student Portfolio
2007 College Photographer of the Year: Gold – Picture Story
2007 Atlanta Photojournalism Contest: HM – Picture Story
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