Hello! I’m a freelance photojournalist based in Austin, Texas.

Whether I’m traveling Texas telling familiar stories, covering a natural disaster or getting intentionally lost outside somewhere, I always strive to leave the people who let me into their lives feeling seen, respected and cared for.

Trainings, Certifications & Workshops

• Wildfire Training, Thomson Reuters, May 2025.

• Advanced Hostile Environment Training, Thomson Reuters, May 2024.

• Hostile Environment and First Aid Training, International Women’s Media Foundation, May 2023.

• Mountain Workshops, Western Kentucky University, October 2022.

Please direct all inquiries regarding licensing, assignment work or anything else to kayleegbeal@gmail.com.