Acacia Johnson is a photographer, writer, and artist from Alaska. A regular contributor to National Geographic, her work focuses on the environment, conservation, and the connections between people and place—particularly in the Arctic, where she has worked for over a decade.
From documenting Inuit hunting traditions on Baffin Island, to snow algae in Antarctica, to wildlife conservation in Alaska, Mexico and beyond, Acacia is committed to inspiring wonder and compassion for the natural world during a time of rapid change.
Her work is exhibited internationally and has also been published in The New York Times, TIME, NPR, The Guardian, and many others. In 2021, Acacia received the Canon Female Photojournalist grant for a new series about Alaskan aviation culture, and in 2022 received the ICP Infinity Award for Documentary Practices and Photojournalism.
She is a TEDx speaker, a former Fulbright grantee, and a 2023 National Geographic
Explorer. When not in the field, Acacia is based in Anchorage, Alaska. She is a regular public speaker and is passionate about inspiring audiences to care for the natural world and to tell their own stories.
