Liz O. Baylen (born March 25, 1979) is one of America's most notable young photojournalists. A native of Ohio, she graduated with honors from Ohio University's School of Visual Communications in 2001, and immediately after began a five-year stint at The Washington Times newspaper. During her time there she concentrated on long form photo essays, specializing in covering psychological trauma and in the process became one of America's leading chroniclers of mental health issues. She also covered assignments around the world, including in Lebanon, Korea, the Caucauses, and the prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While with the Washington Times Baylen was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for her contribution to the staff's coverage of the DC sniper in 2002.

Baylen has won numerous awards for her work, including multiple honors in the Best of Photojournalism and Pictures of the Year International competitions. In 2005, she won Political Photo of the Year from the prestigious White House News Photographers association.

Baylen is currently based in New York, and can be contacted for assignments at 202.246.6978 or at liz@lizbaylen.com.