Olivia Bowdoin is a multimedia journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She works across photography, writing, and short-form video, drawn to stories that explore how belief, culture, and the natural world shape human connection.

She regularly covers breaking news, cultural features, and long-form projects across the Southeast and beyond for clients including the Associated Press, NPR, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Wall Street Journal, More to Her Story, and others.

She studied journalism and sociology at the University of Georgia and is certified in hostile environment and first aid training through the International Women’s Media Foundation.

Collaborators have noted “her warmth, curiosity, and thoughtful presence in the field” as well as her ability to “create honest, trusting relationships with her subjects.” She is always looking for opportunities to create meaningful work rooted in depth, connection, and trust.