Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sean Rayford?
That’s me. I’ve been a photojournalist for more than 25 years and I’ve lived in South Carolina during that time. I work with Getty Images, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The AP and many others.
What is photojournalism?
Photojournalism is a type of documentary photography created and published within ethical guardrails for publication in a news periodical or website. Here’s a deep dive: What is photojournalism?
As a photojournalist, what is the craziest thing I’ve witnessed?
Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va.
What is Soda Citizen?
Soda Citizen is my online home for my documentary photography that most often falls under the classification of photojournalism. I live in Columbia, SC and the photo stories mostly focus on the Palmetto State and the South. You can also learn about documentary photography and photojournalism here.
How often do I publish on SodaCitizen.com?
There is no schedule but I average about 1 post a week.
What are my favorite photo stories published here?
Water World: Socastee, South Carolina
Jake Luhrs: A man with a mission
Who are the other authors published on the website?
Sometimes we feature stories from the States Newsroom Project and their reporters.
How can folks learn more about photojournalism and documentary photography?
How can people support Soda Citizen?
One time donation
Is there a newsletter?
Yes. Sign up here.
What photographers are out of this world?
What are misconceptions about South Carolina?
South Carolina has one farm that grows more peaches than then entire state of Georgia.
Greenville, Columbia and Charleston and other towns and cities have art and culture.
Boiled peanuts are amazing and you gotta be careful not to eat the entire bag yourself.
Where can folks see Sean Rayford’s portfolio?