Maddie McCuddy is a creative photojournalist based in Missoula, Montana. and has traveled all throughout the western U.S. She received her bachelor's degree in Photojournalism from the University of Montana, and has a minor in Wilderness Studies. She specializes in capturing the human experience in rural areas— how people affect the land and how the land is affected by people.
She’s most interested in long-form storytelling through environmental journalism in rural areas. When Maddie’s not taking photos, she might be found running around in the mountains, experimenting in the kitchen, or rapping My Shot by Hamilton.
Currently in Harrison County, KY working for Boyd Station
University of Montana Photo Workshop 2024
Staff position at The Montana Kaimin
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEFAT) for Journalists 2024
Fellowship with the Missoulian
Mountain Workshop 2025
NDA Workshop 2026
5th Place Hearst Photo Story 2024
1st Place Hearst Photo Features and News 2025
1st Place Photo National Champion Hearst 2026
Fellow at Boyd Station Project 306.36 2026
Freelanced for the Pulp, The Montana Free Press, Missoulian, and more.