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The World of Photography: An Introduction to the Expansive Realm of Photography (FotoNostrum Publishing, 2023)

A book dedicated to the astonishing work of contemporary photographers who, over the past few decades, have pushed the boundaries of photography and reshaped the artistic landscape with their innovative works.

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The World of Photography (Book and Exhibition) features Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

NPR Story – Meet 5 women documenting the effects of climate change, featuring Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

NPR – The Picture Show

PHOTO STORIES FROM NPR Meet 5 women documenting the effects of climate change around the world. (Mar 2022)

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WOMAN Magazine Austria

THINK GREEN! Four female photographers draw attention to climate and environmental issues with their work. (Oct 2023)

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Ann Lesley BarTur Award 2022

The BarTur Photo Award celebrates photographers who challenge how we view the world.

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BarTur Photo Award for Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

BarTur Photo Award Exhibition Catalogue for Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

Exhibition Catalogue – BarTur Photo Award 2022

Lens Magazine

LENS MAGAZINE FOR CONTEMPORARY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Beautiful and Destroyed Landscapes (Feb 2021)

Yadira Hernández-Picó — Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico: ‘Volver a casa’ [Returning Home]

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**Women Photograph:** ***2024 Year in Pictures*** (Dec 2024)

The Natural Resources Defense Council highlights Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico for National Photography Month. — **The Natural Resources Defense Council:** ***National Photography Month*** (May 2023)

The Natural Resources Defense Council named Yadira Hernández-Picó as one of the 4 Environmental Photographers You Should Follow. — **The Natural Resources Defense Council:** ***4 Environmental Photographers You Should Follow*** (Jun 6, 2023)

El Vocero Newspaper features Yadira Hernández-Picó photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. — **El Vocero de Puerto Rico:** ***Volver a casa…*** (Oct 10, 2020)

Broad Street Review features Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico at the Nor wind, Nor Water exhibition at Da Vinci Art Alliance in Pennsylvania, USA. — **Broad Street Review:** ***Art, no matter what*** (Aug 26, 2019)

WAPA-TV NotiCentro. Conversatorio y cierre de exposición fotográfica Volver a casa (Dec 13, 2018) — **WAPA-TV NotiCentro:** ***Conversatorio y cierre de exposición fotográfica Volver a casa*** (Dec 13, 2018)

**Autogiro:** ***Cierre | Conversatorio de Volver a casa*** (Dec 12, 2018)

**Periódico Visión:** ***Yadira Hernández-Picó, talento maricaeño tras el lente fotográfico*** (Dec 15, 2021)

***II Encuentro de Mujeres Artistas Visuales 2021*** (Mar, 2021)

EL VOCERO DE PUERTO RICO. Fotógrafa Puertorriqueña en National Geographic (May 21, 2010) — El Vocero de Puerto Rico: *Fotógrafa Puertorriqueña en National Geographic* (May 21, 2010)

Diversify Photo selected Yadira Hernández-Picó's chlorophyll prints for the 2023 Photos of the Year. — **Diversify Photo:** ***2023 Photos of the Year*** (Dec 2023)

Woman Photograph selected Yadira Hernández-Picó's photograph of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico for the 2022 Year in Pictures. — **Women Photograph:** ***2022 Year in Pictures*** (Dec 2022)

The Julia Margaret Cameron Award recognizes Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. — **16th Julia Margaret Cameron Award:** ***Women Seen by Women Category*** (2021)

Yadira Hernández-Picó was awarded Highly Commended on the Ann Lesley BarTur Award in 2022 for her chronicle of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. — **Ann Lesley Bartur Award:** ***Highly Commended Ann Lesley BarTur Award 2022*** (Jan 2023)

Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was exhibited at the Fire Collective and Humble Arts Foundation Four Degrees: Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change group show. — **Humble Arts Foundation & Strange Fire Collective**: ***Four Degrees: Eco-Anxiety and Climate Change*** (Jul 2021)

Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was exhibited at the Barcelona Foto Biennale: 6th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography from December 2021 to January 2022. — **Barcelona Foto Biennale: 6th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography** December 9, 2021 to January 9, 2022

METRO. Volver a casa: crónica visual del huracán María en Maricao (Sep 21, 2018) — **Metro:** ***Volver a casa: crónica visual del huracán María en Maricao*** (Sep 21, 2018)

**Puerto Rico Art News:** ***Todos los barrios tu barrio: ensayo para la exhibición fotográfica de Yadira Hernández Picó*** (Sep 16, 2018)

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - Revista Trasunto de Arte y Literatura. Santurce: Retrato a Voces (Mar 28, 2016). — **University of Puerto Rico – Revista Trasunto de Arte y Literatura:** ***Santurce Retrato a Voces*** (Mar 28, 2016).

**Autogiro:** ***La Vuelta a Casa*** (Sep 10, 2018)

Yadira Hernández-Picó was chosen as a jury member for the 2024 World Water Day Photo Contest edition. — **World Water Day Photo Contest:** ***Jury member of the 2024 Edition***

Talking Shop ‘Visualizing Climate Change’, four journalists will discuss the importance of photographing climate-impacted areas. — **Covering Climate Now:** ***Talking Shop Visualizing Climate Change*** (Aug 10, 2023)

Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was a finalist on The Lucie Foundation Guardian Project. — **Lucie Foundation:** ***The Guardian Project for Documentary Photographers and Photojournalists*** (2021)

The Luupe Visions of Motherhood exhibited Yadira Hernández-Picó's photography of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. — **The Luupe:** ***Visions of Motherhood*** (May 2022)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ARTS AND CULTURES (NALAC). Fund for the Arts Grantee (Feb 20, 2020) — **National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)** ***Fund for the Arts Grantee*** (Feb 20, 2020)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ARTS AND CULTURES (NALAC). Fund for the Arts Grantee Puerto Rico Artist (Feb 20, 2020) — **National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)** ***Fund for the Arts Grantee*** (Feb 20, 2020)

**GPB News:** ***Meet 5 women documenting the effects of climate change around the world*** (Mar 31, 2022)

FUNDACIÓN PUERTORRIQUEÑA DE LAS HUMANIDADES. HUMANIDADes PUERTO RICO (Invierno/Winter 2018) — **Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades:** ***HUMANIDADes PUERTO RICO*** (Invierno/Winter 2018)

EL NUEVO DÍA. National Geographic Publica Trabajo de Fotógrafa Puertorriqueña (Jun 3, 2010) — **El Nuevo Día:** ***National Geographic Publica Trabajo de Fotógrafa Puertorriqueña*** (Jun 3, 2010)

NBC – FIERCE FEMALE FRIDAY

Woman Turns Hurricane Maria Tragedy Into Art NBC 6’s Sheli Muniz introduces us to the Puerto Rican photographer Yadira Hernández-Picó, one fierce female making the most out of the bad situation on the island one year after the massive storm’s landfall. (Sep 21, 2018)

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Transformación en Imágenes Fotoperiodista de Maricao presenta exposición relacionada con el Huracán María. Yadira Hernández-Picó captó esas estampas en su exposición Volver a casa: Crónica Visual del Huracán María en las Indieras – Maricao, Puerto Rico. (Jun 5, 2019)

TERTULIA EN LA CIUDAD (SEG 1)

Volver a casa: Crónica Visual del Huracán María en las Indieras – Maricao, Puerto Rico de la fotógrafa Yadira Hernández-Picó para Tertulia en la Ciudad, programa institucional de la Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades. (Aug 19, 2019)

TERTULIA EN LA CIUDAD (SEG 2)

Volver a casa: Crónica Visual del Huracán María en las Indieras – Maricao, Puerto Rico de la fotógrafa Yadira Hernández-Picó para Tertulia en la Ciudad, programa institucional de la Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades. (Aug 19, 2019)

Visión Doble

Visión Doble: Revista de Crítica e Historia del Arte La Poesía del Desapego en el Volver a Casa, De Yadira Hernández-Picó. Autor: Paula María Arribas (Oct 15, 2018)

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