Molly Adams is a photojournalist in Lawrence, KS.

She has a BA in Indigenous and American Indian Studies from Haskell Indian Nations University and a MA in Indigenous Studies from the University of Kansas. Her master’s portfolio addressed historical photographic representation in the United States, included a comparative analysis of coverage between two publications, and involved a grant-supported participatory photography project to promote fair and accurate representation within a marginalized population.

She was a fellow in the Indigenous Journalist Fellowship through the Indigenous Journalist Association and a mentee in the National Press Photographers Association mentorship program. She is currently the photo editor of The Lawrence Times.

Awards

2025

2024

  • Photographer of the Year, 2nd place - Kansas Press Association

  • Best Environmental Coverage, 1st place, student division - Indigenous Media Awards

  • Feature Photo, 2nd place, student division - Indigenous Media Awards

  • Best Story/Picture Combination, 3rd place - Kansas Press Association

  • Excellence in Beat Reporting, 3rd place, pro division - Indigenous Media Awards

  • Best Feature Story, Honorable mention, student division - Indigenous Media Awards

2023

  • Photographer of the Year, 3rd place - Kansas Press Association

  • Photo Illustration, 1st place - Kansas Press Association

  • Photo Illustration, 3rd place - Kansas Press Association

  • Photo Package, 3rd Place - Kansas Press Association

  • Photographer, 4th place - Best of Lawrence