

Therese Iknoian
Details
First Name | Therese |
Last Name | Iknoian |
Nickname | Therese |
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Bio | Trained as a news journalist, I spent a decade as a daily newspaper journalist where I earned a Pulitzer Prize as part of a news team. Today, I combine prize-winning journalist’s research, writing and photography chops with my passion for meaningful travel, discovering the unexpected, and inspiring others to take their own journey of wonder, whether in the backyard or across the globe. Teamed with my husband, Michael Hodgson, I create immersive award-winning stories and photos on our blog, HITravelTales.com, where I love to tell personal stories about the people in a place to illustrate the depth and attraction of a destination. Getting behind the scenes drives my journalistic storytelling. In fact, many destinations tell us that our stories and photos are among the best that have been done about them! Our many testimonials vouch for that. Get a look at some of my photos here. My specialty areas and primary interests include local culture and history, people behind the destination, innovative food, creative drink, outdoor and urban adventures, Alpine trails, architecture, fitness and wellness, and boutique businesses that make a place hum. Set me loose in a destination and I’ll make friends, create compelling photos, and find stories that most will miss. I think “why” is one of my favorite words. A few bits of trivia: • Born, raised and based in California – a proud 3rd-gen resident now in Northern California My writing and photo honors and medals include: > IFWTWA inaugural photo contest 2020 BEST IN SHOW/GOLD, Sliver x1; 2021 photo contest, Gold x 1, Bronze x 2, HM x 1 |
State / Province | California |
Country | United States |
Primary focus of my work | Food, Travel, Wine |
Specific Focus | History, Culture, Languages, Destinations, Reviews |
How My Work Is Published | Books – as Author, Photographer – Paid on assignment, Photographer – Paid for freelance work, Blog(s) – my own posts, Blog(s) – guest posts, Writer – Printed media (magazine), Writer – Freelance on assignment, Writer – Digital media (website), Website(s) – my own |
Other Associations | North American Travel Journalists Association, American Society of Journalists & Authors, Adventure Trade Trade Association media, TravMedia, Professional Photographers of America |
Member Type | Regular Membership |