Shuran Huang

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www.shuran.photography

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Location: Washington D.C.

Nationality: Chinese

Biography: Originally from China, Shuran Huang (she/her) is a photographer based in Washington, D.C. As an international resident, she often confronts the reality of assimilating and adapting to new communities. These experiences developed her passion for... read on

Skills: Research, Translator, Image Archiving, Lighting Tech, Audio Recording, Photo Assisting, Cataloging, Color Correction, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Premier, Apple Final Cut Pro, Book Layout/Design, Photo Editing, Coding CSS, Coding HTML, Mixed Media, Print Making, Animation, Copywriting, Multimedia Production, Photojournalism, Motion Graphics, Product Design, Retouching, Video Editing, Film Processing, Film Photography

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On NPR: 9 Months After Salvadoran Woman Took Refuge In Maryland Church, She Still Can't Leave

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Sep 2, 2019

Please read this powerful but heartbreaking story.

Rosa has been living at a sanctuary in Bethesda, MD for nine months. She can't leave the property as ICE slaps an ankle monitor on her. She risks being deported back to El Salvador. Thanks Laura for this assignment, Leila and Samantha for the story.

9 Months After Salvadoran Woman Took Refuge In Maryland Church, She Still Can't Leave
NPR's Leila Fadel first met Rosa Gutierrez Lopez in January, after she sought refuge at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church. If she leaves the property, she risks being deported to El Salvador.

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On The Washington Post: Capitalizing on D.C.’s alleys in the real estate picture

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — For The Washington Post , I spent some time photographing two families living off the same alley in..

Jan 22, 2021

On The Washington Post: 51 lost lives: A portrait of the pandemic’s tragic toll in America’s nursing homes

By Shuran Huang — On this year’s Thanksgiving Day, I spent some time with Malene, Curtis Jr., Corey and Curtis III for..

Jan 13, 2021

On National Geographic: A historic day in photos: from a pro-Trump insurrection to a pre-dawn Biden victory sealed

By Shuran Huang — For National Geographic , it was an honor to work along with two excellent colleagues, Hector..

Jan 13, 2021

On National Public Radio: NPR's 40 Most Engaging And Popular Stories Of 2020

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — My photograph of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was selected as one of the most-viewed..

Jan 13, 2021

On The Washington Post: Woodridge is a quiet corner of Northeast D.C. that is close to all the city has to offer

By Shuran Huang — For The Washington Post, I spent some time photographing the Woodridge neighborhood of Northeast Washington,..

Jan 6, 2021

On Visura: Highlighting Success Stories by Women Visual Storytellers and Journalists in 2020

By Shuran Huang — I curated a feature highlighting success stories in 2020 by 25 women visual storytellers and journalists..

Jan 4, 2021

On Women Photograph: Honored to be selected as part of 2021 Women Photograph Mentorship Class

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — Along with 23 amazing women visual storytellers around the globe, I’m incredibly thrilled and honored..

Nov 19, 2020

On The Atlantic: How 12 Asian Americans Are Voting in 1 Swing State

By Shuran Huang — My colleague, Eric Lee, and I spent the month of October interviewing and photographing 12 Asian American..

Nov 6, 2020

On The New York Times: Ethiopian Report on 737 Max Crash Blames Boeing

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — Ethiopian Report on 737 Max Crash Blames Boeing An analysis released on Monday about the Ethiopian Airlines..

Jun 30, 2020

2019 Flash Forward Competition Winner

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — I was honorably selected as a winner for the 2019 Magenta Foundation's Flash Forward Competition ...

May 26, 2020

On Washingtonian: Check Out These Dramatic Quarantine Self-Portraits Taken by Professional Photographers

By Shuran Huang — Washingtonian Magazine featured 30 local photographers in Washington, D.C. to share some of the moments of..

May 15, 2020

On NPR: Hoop Dreams Come True For South Sudanese Wheelchair Player

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — Malat Lueth Wei, 25, was born in South Sudan and diagnosed with polio at age 3. During the civil wars in..

Oct 28, 2019

On WAMU: What It Means To Be A Nationals Fan In Washington’s World Series Moment

By Shuran Huang / Washington D.C. — Tyrone Turner, the visual editor at NPR member's station WAMU, and I set up a backdrop near the entrance..

Oct 27, 2019

Media News Spotlight

On NPR: Wushu Coaches Help Chinese Students Master Literacy And 'Become A Better Person'

By Shuran Huang — During my time at NPR, I spent two months photographing one couple's dedication to Wushu education in..

Aug 17, 2019

On NPR: Justice Ginsburg: 'I Am Very Much Alive'

By Shuran Huang — I had an opportunity to work with NPR Washington Desk and Video Team to conduct an exclusive interview and..

Jul 24, 2019

On NPR: Buttigieg Proposes Broad Plan To Counter Racial Inequality

By Shuran Huang — I had an opportunity to photograph Mayor Pete Buttigieg for NPR. Check out the link below. ..

Jul 14, 2019

On NPR Picture Show: A 5-Year Journey To Document LGBTQ Love Stories In China

By Shuran Huang — Although China officially decriminalized homosexuality in 1997, activists say the stigma around being LGBTQ..

Jul 8, 2019

On NPR Picture Show: Celebrating The Fourth of July

By Shuran Huang — On NPR Picture Show: The National Independence Day Parade kicked off the Fourth of July festivities in..

Jul 8, 2019

On NPR: Lonnie Bunch III Takes Helm Of The Smithsonian: 'I Feel The Weight Of History'

By Shuran Huang — My photos made it to NPR 's home page today. Lonnie Bunch III Takes Helm Of The Smithsonian:..

Jun 14, 2019

on NPR: 'Strands of Love' Connects Generations Of An African-American Family

By Shuran Huang — Written by Amanda Morris When you walk into Collin's Barber & Beauty Shop, it feels like home. There..

Mar 15, 2019

Set Forth Column: Michelle McLoughlin, Chair of Northern Short Course

By Shuran Huang / Brooklyn — I am delighted to share my first interview as part of Visura's Set Forth Column. My goal is to inform my..

Feb 21, 2019

The 2019 New York Times Portfolio Review

By Shuran Huang — I am honored to share that I will be attending the 2019 New York Times Portfolio Review to share my personal..

Jan 11, 2019

Faces 2018 Portrait Photography Contest GRAND PRIZE

By Shuran Huang — A series of portraits from my most recent photo project Strands of Love won the GRAND PRIZE in PDN 2018..

Dec 29, 2018

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