Autobiography
My name is Emily Messer and I’m originally from the rolling hills of Southeast Missouri. Three years ago, I moved to Missoula to pursue my passion for storytelling and study journalism. I recently earned my B.A. in Journalism from the University of Montana and I’m now reporting for the Lake County Leader.
Writing
From a young age, I’ve had an eye for storytelling. In middle and high school, I filled journals with poetic and creative details. When I enrolled in the journalism program, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But once I grasped the structure of hard news, it was full steam ahead.
I embraced every story with a creative perspective, eager to find angles that others might overlook. Along the way, I dove into photojournalism and advanced writing courses, which expanded my skills and deepened my craft. My role at the Montana Kaimin became a turning point—challenging me to refine, grow, and truly drive my storytelling forward.
I approach each story with a fact-based personal account that drives a deep angle of consciously understandable news. I strive to captivate the audience on overlooked topics to spark change.
Work Style
My style is portrait photography and capturing the candid moments with unique natural and artificial lighting.
Contact Me
Email - 22emesser@gmail.com
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