Award-Winning Boston, Worcester, Sudbury & Framingham Photojournalist

Paula Ferazzi Swift is a nationally recognized, award-winning Boston–Worcester–Sudbury & Framingham photojournalist whose powerful storytelling images have been featured in leading newspapers and magazines across the country. During her decade as a staff photographer at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Paula and the photography staff were named finalists for the 1999 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography for their coverage of the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse Fire — a tragic blaze that claimed the lives of six Worcester firefighters.

Throughout her career, Paula has earned top honors from the National Press Photographers Association, the New England Associated Press Editors Association, and multiple local advertising awards for her compelling imagery. She is an active member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts (PPAM), reflecting her deep commitment to the craft and community of professional photography.

Nationally Recognized Portrait, Sports & Photojournalism Awards

Paula’s award-winning work spans photojournalism, sports, and portrait photography.

• In 2009, she received the Hallmark Award for Best Color Portrait, the Kodak Gallery Portrait Award, Judges Choice, and three Blue Merit Ribbons at the PPAM annual print competition.

• From 2010 through 2022, her work earned the highest honors at the PPA International Photographic Competition (IPC), with multiple images accepted into both the Loan Collection and General Collection. 

• She has been recognized as a PPA Bronze Medalist in 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2020, and a Silver Medalist in 2022.

• In 2024, Paula was honored as a Platinum Medalist in Sports Photography at IPC — a prestigious distinction that highlights her mastery of timing, composition, and storytelling in action imagery.

• In 2025, Paula achieved dual honors at IPC: Silver Medalist in Newborn Photography and Bronze Medalist in Sports Photography, showcasing her unique ability to excel across vastly different genres with equal artistry and technical excellence.

Paula continues to elevate her craft through ongoing professional development, attending seminars and workshops to stay at the forefront of industry trends, techniques, and storytelling approaches. She is a PPA Approved Juror and enters Merit Image Review multiple times through out the year to keep her Juror status active. 

Published in Leading National Publications
Paula’s photojournalism has appeared in some of the most respected publications in the nation, including:

The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Times, Time, Newsweek, USA Today, and Esquire.