Ann Hermes explores decline of local newsrooms

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Ann Hermes is a photographer who likes old places. She often photographs newsrooms in small towns now.

She photographs newsrooms because many newspapers are closing. These photos show an important part of community life.

The newsrooms look old and messy in her pictures. Journalists are busy people who work hard in these spaces.

Newspapers themselves are also disappearing in many places. Old news archives called \"morgues\" hold important community history.

Ann calls her work a \"love letter\" to local news. She wants to show people why local journalism is important.

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What does Ann Hermes like to photograph?

She likes to photograph old places, especially newsrooms in small towns.

Why does Ann photograph newsrooms?

She photographs newsrooms because many newspapers are closing, and these photos show an important part of community life.

What does Ann call her work?

She calls her work a 'love letter' to local news.

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