Medford Taylor

Medford Taylor is an Adjunct Instructor of Visual Arts specializing in Studio Art at Sweet Briar College. He holds a B.S. from High Point University and attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism's Photojournalism Workshop. His career spans naval service, newspaper staff roles (e.g., Houston Chronicle, Virginian-Pilot), and freelance photography for National Geographic Magazine, Time, Newsweek, and others. Taylor's work focuses on photojournalism, digital photography, and nature documentation, appearing globally in publications and online.

• Education: B.S. (High Point University), University of Missouri Photojournalism Workshop

Research interests emphasize photographic storytelling, environmental documentation, and visual arts pedagogy. His teaching includes courses like Smartphone Photography and Photographing the Natural World. Taylor's freelance career has involved collaborations with major media organizations and institutions such as Turner Broadcasting and GEO.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional focus remains on photography education and freelance visual journalism.