Reno/ Tahoe/ Carson City/ Sparks/ Nevada
Emily Najera is a photographer based in Reno, documenting the shifting landscapes of cities and neighborhoods. Inspired by history and motivated by the rapid pace of development, her work explores the tension between preservation and change. As a photojournalist, her images have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and more. Instagram: @emilynajeraphoto
Nevada Roadsides Essay for Nevada Humanities
Let's collaborate - emilyAnajera@gmail.com
Recent Projects
The Washington Post - For Some Parents, Surging Child-Care Costs Could Determine How They Vote
The New York Times - Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?
Bloomberg - Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel Built an EV Battery Colossus to Rival China
The New York Times - Leaving Las Vegas to High Rollers, Some 49ers Fans Chose Reno
The New York Times - As Groundwater Dwindles, Powerful Players Block Change
The New York Times - Burning Man's Muddy Aftermath
The New York Times - Burning Man Becomes Latest Adversary in Geothermal Feud
Buzzfeed News - When You’re Polyamorous, Figuring Out Who’s Paying For What Can Be Complicated
The New York Times - As Oil Companies Stay Lean, Workers Move to Renewable Energy
The New York Times - How the Worst Fears for Democracy Were Averted in 2022
NPR - Carrying out executions took a secret toll on workers — then changed their politics
Pro Publica - The COVID Testing Company That Missed 96% of Cases
The New York Times - Warehouse Space is the Latest Thing Being Hoarded
Portrait by Eric Marks