Meg McLaughlin

Meg McLaughlin is a photographer at The San Diego Union-Tribune, specializing in sports. Originally from Rock Island, Ill., she previously worked for the Dispatch/Argus, Quad City Times and the Des Moines . She has covered a wide-range assignments, from youth sports, presidential campaigns, county fairs and everything in between. She holds a bachelor's degree in theater from St. Ambrose University.

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San Diego, CA - May 25: Ayanna Higgins flashes thumbs up during an adult swim lesson at City Heights Swim Center on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego CA - December 27: A Coast Guard helicopter does a fly over during the national anthem before USC played Louisville in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 2: San Diego Padres players drench Juan Soto with drinks in the locker room after the team clinched a wildcard playoff spot during against the Chicago White Sox at Petco Park on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mexico City - April 29: Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) and designated hitter Nelson Cruz (32) celebrate Cruz's home run against the Giants in the fourth inning during the first Mexico City Series game at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Mexico City. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)