Detroit Free Press photographer Rashaun Rucker was named Photographer of the Year by the Michigan Press Photographers Association Saturday in its 55th annual Pictures of the Year contest. Rucker, 29, is the first African American to win the award, which celebrates a year’s worth of exemplary visual storytelling. “I almost cried,” Rucker said. “Even though … Continue reading Free Press staffer wins state Photographer of the Year award | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press