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Photo Stories from the American South

Sean Rayford 6/7/26 Sean Rayford 6/7/26

Black Panthers in Columbia, SC?

“What unit… I’m just trying to figure out who y’all are and where y’all from,” asked local activist Jerome Bowers of a man wearing black fatigues, boots and patrol hat. The name on his shirt read “R. Sherman” and at least three pins, indicated a colonel’s rank.

Sean Rayford 6/3/26 Sean Rayford 6/3/26

Protestors seek justice for Cyrus Carmack-Belton

Protestors respond to a not guilty verdict in the murder case against Rick Chow in Columbia, SC. Chow shot and killed Cyrus Carmack-Belton in 2023.

Sean Rayford 5/31/26 Sean Rayford 5/31/26

What every photographer needs on their website

A working photojournalist with 25 years of wire experience breaks down the most important things a freelance photographer needs on their website — ranked by what actually gets you hired.

Sean Rayford 5/30/26 Sean Rayford 5/30/26

Jim Clyburn’s “World Famous Fish Fry” crashed by “Worst President Ever.”

Held on the outdoor veranda at Edventure Children’s Museum overlooking the former Columbia Canal, the annual fish fry in the South Carolina capital featured Kentucky Gov. Any Beshear, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and someone dressed as President Donald Trump.

Sean Rayford 5/27/26 Sean Rayford 5/27/26

South Carolina Voters Break Early Voting Record

Early votes double previous state record as Senate rejects Trump map

Sean Rayford 5/24/26 Sean Rayford 5/24/26

Black Cowboy Fest: South Carolina

Black cowboys, bronc rides, and a goat chase at Greenfield Farm's 29th annual Black Cowboy Festival in Rembert, South Carolina.

Sean Rayford 5/18/26 Sean Rayford 5/18/26

What to do in South Carolina: June Events (2026)

A photojournalist's monthly list of festivals, concerts, and events across South Carolina.

Sean Rayford 5/17/26 Sean Rayford 5/17/26

SC250 Colonial Picnic (Simpsonville)

A barkeep’s reunion, musket demos and the state that fought more Revolutionary War battles than any other.

Sean Rayford 5/16/26 Sean Rayford 5/16/26

SC Republicans look at redistricting

Photos from the South Carolina House special session on congressional redistricting

Sean Rayford 5/15/26 Sean Rayford 5/15/26

McMaster orders special session so legislators can redraw voting lines

South Carolina's governor calls a special session to redraw congressional lines — with early voting just 12 days away.

Sean Rayford 5/3/26 Sean Rayford 5/3/26

On Assignment: Dr. Annie Andrews for NYT

A South Carolina photojournalist's behind-the-scenes dispatch from an assignment with US Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews in Aiken.

Sean Rayford 5/1/26 Sean Rayford 5/1/26

Best Guide to Photography Workshops in the United States

The most comprehensive guide to photography workshops across all 50 states — curated by a working photojournalist with 25 years shooting for the NYT, Getty, and AP.