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Abby Kraftowitz is a visual journalist living in Phoenix AZ. Her projects highlight both the strength and vulnerability of the human spirit, often in relation to health and healing. A graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Abby also spent several years studying with artists and photographers from around the world, refining her unique way of seeing. A background in community development further informs her photographic approach and ability to connect with the people she photographs. With over ten years in the field, Abby’s work has been widely commissioned, published and exhibited by places such as the Homeless Children's Education Fund, Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, TIME, The Eye of Photography, Slate, the Southern Vermont Art Center, and the Madurai International Photography Festival. She has received accolades from photography organizations including the Photographic Society of America, Eddie Adams Workshop, and the New York Times. Abby is available for national and international projects. 

All inquiries, please contact: abbykraftowitz@gmail.com