Olivia Bowdoin is a multimedia journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia.
She blends documentary photography, writing, and short-form video to tell layered, human-centered stories that explore the relationship between belief, culture, and the natural world. Her work is grounded in long-term trust, thoughtful collaboration, and a deep curiosity about how communities care for each other and the places they call home.

Olivia is a regular contributor to the Associated Press and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is on contributor lists for NPR, Reuters, Getty Images, and more. She has created photo and text stories for More to Her Story, an international platform dedicated to spotlighting the experiences of women and girls. Her recent piece featured the only school for refugee girls in the United States.

She was recognized as a McGill Fellow and Levin Leader by the University of Georgia, where she studied journalism and sociology. These honors are awarded to students who demonstrate integrity, leadership, and promise in the field. Olivia has since returned to the university to speak and lead workshops on visual storytelling. She has received portfolio review scholarships from Women Photojournalists of Washington and the Social Documentary Network and is certified in hostile environment and physical safety training through the International Women’s Media Foundation.

Committed to mentorship and expanding access to storytelling, Olivia created and led a free visual storytelling course in Clarkston, Georgia, one of the country’s most diverse refugee communities. She also worked closely with Refuge Coffee Co. to shape their visual storytelling strategy across digital platforms.

She actively participates in the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, her local NPPA chapter, and regularly connects with photographers, filmmakers, and writers across disciplines to exchange ideas and build relationships that lead to meaningful, collaborative work.

She sends a quarterly newsletter to stay in touch with her valued network and is known for her warmth, curiosity, and thoughtful presence in the field. If you’d like to meet for coffee and talk about the work you’re doing or hope to do, she’d love to hear from you.

Email: obowdoin@gmail.com
Phone: (+1) 770-880-0501

FAQs

  • Rates depend entirely on the scale of your project. Please reach out through the “contact” page to inquire.

  • Yes. My travel fee is personalized to cover the cost of a round-trip flight (or gas), along with meals and accommodations needed to make your project come to life.

  • Yes! I cover around 4-5 intentionally selected weddings each year for clients who are looking for a unique, documentary approach to their wedding photography. Check out some weddings I’ve photographed here.

  • No, while my education and background are primarily editorial, I enjoy a wide range of projects including but not limited to marketing, events, and portraiture globally. All of my work is inspired by the depth and candid emotion that photojournalism embodies.