Andrew J. Whitaker

Another year, another year-in-photos! Thank you Charleston and South Carolina for allowing me in to tell your stories. I look forward to doing even more long-form visual narratives in 2023. Check out more of my favorite moments at andrewjwhitaker.com/best-of-2022

The vote to close Rhodes comes three months after trustees unanimously opted to shut down Carvajal Elementary. expressnews.com/news/education…

SCOOP: Hegseth ordered an overhaul of the military’s civilian and uniformed legal offices. Members of the military’s legal community who spoke to @DefenseOne said they are as skeptical of his message as they are of his timing. We also reviewed the memo: defenseone.com/policy/2026/03…

Congratulations to @GraceBeahm on winning South Carolina POY! Grace pitched some of the best stories our photo staff had ever done. I'm glad I got to work with you when I did! postandcourier.com/news/post-and-…

The stubborn clouds blocked my view of full totality but here is a partial lunar eclipse from today's Worm "Blood" Moon! Now go vote!

Tomorrow’s forecast will be cloudy with a slim chance of lunar eclipse visibility. But let’s greet the worm moon a day early!

Just gackling around

It’s going to be fun finding new places to photograph the moon here! expressnews.com/news/article/s…

February full moon, also the Snow Moon, rises over my new city.

The early bird got the free tacos and coffee at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s revived Cowboy Breakfast this morning. bit.ly/4t9frYv

It’s almost Cowboy Breakfast time in San Antonio!

Forty years after Challenger disaster, San Antonio center keeps crew’s educational mission flying. expressnews.com/business/artic…

As Texas rolls out 'Education Freedom Accounts' for 2026-27, local microschools and national operators prepare for growth in the San Antonio area. hearstnewspapers.slack.com/archives/D0A54…

BREAKING- Former Uvalde CISD Police officer Adrian Gonzales has been found NOT GUILTY in connection with the Robb elementary school shooting. Gonzales was charged with endangering the lives of 29 children on May 24, 2022. FULL STORY- ksat.com/news/local/202…

The San Antonio River Walk will be drained for maintenance and cleanup this week.

First day of work at the @ExpressNews!

Last sunrise of 2025

Last meal in Charleston at Hannibal’s Kitchen with the photogs

It was around this time 8 years ago, I came to Charleston for my interview at The Post and Courier. I remember being amazed by the architecture, food and the community. Today is my last day and I wanted to share my favorite photos over the years andrewjwhitaker.com/the-last-8-yea…