Kyra is a San Francisco-based photographer, journalist and artist. She uses digital and analog mediums to capture her subjects, as well as a range of mixed media for creative commission work.

Kyra currently freelance writes and photographs on topics pertaining to arts + culture, climate, environment, agriculture, food and health.

coffee drinker, thru-hiker, nature muser, avid playlist creator, wearer of many hats

say hello:

bykyjoyo@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science | special concentration in Public Health Studies — University of Massachusetts Amherst 2022

Certificate in Photojournalism — City College of San Francisco 2025

ACHIEVEMENTS

Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Conference 2026

Fourth Place: Magazine Photo Story-Essay

San Francisco Press Club 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards 2025

First Place: College Media Photography/News

Second Place: College Media, Photography/Feature

Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal 2025

First Place: Feature Photo

Second Place: Photo Story Essay

Second Place: Front Sheet Layout (broadsheet and tabloid)

Fourth Place: Opinion Story

San Francisco Press Club 47th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards 2024

Second Place: College Media, Feature Story/Light Subject