Reno/ Tahoe/ Carson City/ Sparks/ Nevada
Emily Najera is a visual storyteller based in Reno, Nevada. Her research as a photographer examines forms of architecture as vernacular artifacts. Partnering with historic preservationists and urban planners, Emily documents and archives the changing landscape of city neighborhoods.
Let's collaborate - emilyAnajera@gmail.com
Recent Projects
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