A look at some of the best photos from the stories we published over the last year.
John Jordan
John Jordan is the deputy director of photography, part of the team that ensures our stories are graced with arresting visuals. Based in Austin, John grew up in South America and has managed to hang on to some Spanish. A lifelong musician, John switched careers at the age of 50, working for the Austin bureau of The Dallas Morning News for four years before joining the Tribune in early 2012. Read Articles by John Jordan
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Politics
Essay: Life on the trail with Kinky
A Texas Tribune editor recalls working on the 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign of Kinky Friedman.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas Tribune photojournalists on the front line: photography in a year of pandemic and unrest
Photojournalists are regularly in the thick of things when they cover stories, but 2020 has made their jobs even more difficult. Here’s a look at the work of five Tribune photographers in this extraordinary year — and some of the gear they’ve used.
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Police brutality in Texas
Protests against police brutality and racism: scenes from small Texas towns and cities
The demonstrations against police brutality that have swept through Texas haven’t been confined to its largest cities. Texas Tribune photographers documented marches in smaller cities and towns across the state. Here are some of their images.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Photos of Texas’ continued reopening: Bars, bowling alleys and other businesses welcome back customers
As Texas gradually reopens, bars were allowed to open their doors to start off Memorial Day weekend. Texas Tribune photographers were out Friday and Saturday to capture how that went in Austin.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Photos of a state in crisis: Deserted highways, swamped food banks and health care workers at risk
COVID-19 has changed the world in ways few imagined possible. As the virus spread across the globe and found its way to Texas, Tribune journalists and photojournalists have been there every step of the way, documenting the changes the new coronavirus has brought into all our lives.
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Politics
The Best of The Texas Tribune’s photojournalism of 2019
Here’s a look back at our favorite photographs by freelancers, fellows and our new photography department.
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The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival
The 2019 Texas Tribune Festival in photos
Here’s a look back at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival through the eyes of Tribune photographers.
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El Paso shooting
Mass murder in El Paso: Images from a day of terror and grief
The world again turned its eyes to Texas after a gunman killed 20 and injured 26 more at an El Paso Walmart. Photographers were on the scene instantly, stayed through the night, and they’re back today. Here is some of their work.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Through the lens: The 86th Texas Legislature in photos
Take a look back at the 2019 regular legislative session as seen through the lenses of Texas Tribune photographers.