Luciana Whitaker

Luciana Whitaker
Born20 January 1965
Known forPhotography
AwardsConrad Wessel Award, Marc Ferrez Photography Award
Websitehttps://lucianawhitaker.com

Luciana Whitaker (born 1965) is a Brazilian photographer and journalist based in Rio de Janeiro. She is known for her work documenting the Inupiat people during her stay at Barrow, Alaska,[1][2] and for her work as an photojornalist at Folha de S.Paulo, whose subjects covered urban violence and political events.[3] She was awarded the 2024 FCW Photography Prize and the 2024 Marc Ferrez Prize for her exhibit "Vestígios", which is set at Floresta Nacional da Tijuca.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Sant´Anna, Alexandre (2004-10-07). "Luciana Whitaker e os caçadores milenares". ((o))eco (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  2. ↑ "Folha de S.Paulo - Mônica Bergamo - 18/05/2008". www1.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  3. ↑ "Luciana Whitaker". Mulheres Luz (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  4. ↑ "-=- Projeto Vestigios -=- Fotos". projetovestigios.com.br. Retrieved 2026-04-29.