Maddie McCuddy (b. 2002) is a creative photojournalist based currently in Missoula, Montana, and has traveled throughout the western US. She is currently wrapping up at the University of Montana pursuing a bachelor's degree in Photo Journalism, and has a minor in Wilderness Studies. When Maddie’s not taking photos for assignments or freelance work, she is usually in the woods or snowboarding.

She specializes in working with the human experience in rural areas and how it intertwines with the natural world. She’s most interested in environmental journalism in rural areas. She’s attended the University of Montana Photo Workshop 2024, and traveled to Bangladesh to report on Climate Change.

Maddie is currently based in Missoula MT.

Photo by Emily Brown