My name is Stacy Pearsall and I got my start as an Air Force combat photographer at the age of 17. During my time in the service I traveled to over 41 countries and attended S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I am one of only two women to win the NPPA Military Photographer of the Year competition, and the only woman to have won it twice. During my tours in combat, I earned the Bronze Star Medal and Commendation with Valor for heroic actions under fire. My work has been published in various national and international media as well as documentaries. I've shared my experiences as a female combat photojournalist with the world through Popular Photography, Newsweek and even Oprah. I travel the world teaching photography and I continue to photograph assignments for editorial and commercial clients.