Authors

The talented photographers and writers behind Down in the County.

Eleazar Yisrael

My name is Eleazar or "El" for short and I recently graduated UNC Chapel Hill in December. I'm from a small town in eastern North Carolina named Farmville and I'm passionate about journalism that serves rural and southern communities. Growing up as a Black American, the only stories I saw involving people who look like me, were those of others committing crime. I now strive to tell ALL stories, but especially those that have been historically left out of the picture.

Abigail Pittman

Photographer and occasional writer. Focused on North Carolina and the American South.

Andrea Bruce

Andrea Bruce is a photographer, educator, artist and writer whose work focuses on ideas of democracy and the aftermath of war. She is also the publisher and creator of the hyper-local, visual-first publication Down in the County serving Pamlico County, NC, where she grew up.

Quamori Miller

Hi I am AKA Chop if you ever hear that name in the community! I am 15 and love what I do and I also do photo sessions! Check my Instagram below to see some of my work and fakebook. Website: https://chopsphotography19.mypixieset.com/

Lara Manetta

I'm excited to join DC, contributing stories and helping sponsors support our work.