Hello there. I am a Washington, D.C.-based visual storyteller, writer, licensed drone pilot and educator. Mostly, I’m a photographer!

I excel at putting people at ease, a skill that has proven indispensable while photographing for publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, nonprofits like Feeding America and the Mellon Foundation and international brands like Chase Bank, Land O’Lakes and Union Pacific.

My work has been honored by Pictures of the Year International, the NPPA's Best of Photojournalism, and World Press Photo, among others. You can read more about that in my CV.

I am a native of the Great Plains, a very proud auntie and an avid reader. And as shown in the included photo, I’m a consumer of caffeinated beverages. If you come through D.C., let’s grab a cup!

alyssa.schukar@gmail.com (402) 770-3968

Washington, D.C.

Recent work