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Photojournalist, covers neglected issues. Guggenheim Fellow. DC based and available everywhere.

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Snaps from Day 3 at the Farm. The class brought their assignments to a close and came together for a full day of presentations, conversations, and portfolio reviews.

The day included keynote presentations from @davidburnettfoto & @claire__rosen + an editor panel with @clintoncargill, @laura_roumanos, @kathumphries, @mayanmvalentine & @noelletheard

📸 by the Black Team on @canonusa
🧑‍💻 by @jreiterphoto & @pererastudios

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I recently picked up six new portraits for the upcoming “Portraits of Resilience” event at the External Action Services headquarters in Brussels, to mark 26 June, International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Genesis Metro have been supporting my humanitarian exhibitions for a number of years. They are one of Europe’s leading professional photographic labs for art printing, film processing, retouch, mounting, framing and exhibition services.
I worked with the retoucher, Manish Patel, to ensure the six new portraits were consistent with the wider series, then oversaw the final stage of printing.
The pictures are Dibond mounted onto a composite display material comprising two sheets of archival quality thin aluminium with a thermoplastic core and an aluminium sub-frame added for hanging.
“Portraits of Resilience” is a personal project that I started ten years ago. Since then, I have photographed more than forty portraits from over twenty countries, documenting their incredible stories.
The series has been exhibited at the Phillips Collection in Washington DC, the Global Migration and Development Summit in Geneva, the United Nation’s Palais des Nations and now the headquarters of the EEAS in Brussels.
I am always looking to expand the series and work with new organisations and survivors. It is a unique survivor-centred approach of storytelling which allows each survivor the option of speaking anonymously. The six new portraits are part of a collaboration with REDRESS and Freedom from Torture.
#humanrights #humanrightsday #portraitsofresilience #makeadifference #photography #humanitarianphotographer #artcampaign #refugee #resilience #UnitedAgainstTorture

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“Portraits of Resilience” is to be featured at the European External Action Services headquarters in Brussels to mark international day in support of victims of torture.
On the 26th of June, the EU reaffirms its strong commitment to combating torture in reflecting on the significance of the recently adopted Charter of Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture with the launch of ‘Portraits of Resilience’ as a panel discussion event and photographic exhibition.
The EEAS are partnering with the United Against Torture Consortium to host a conversation between the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Victims and Survivors of Torture, and Jonathan Banks, the author of “Portraits of Resilience”.
“Portraits of Resilience” features photographs of survivors of torture from around the world accompanied with their stories.
Survivors are the strongest and most effective voice in the campaign to abolish torture.
“Portraits of Resilience” is presented in collaboration with British photographer Jonathan Banks, TASSC International, REDRESS, Freedom from Torture and the survivors.
The “Portraits of Resilience” 26 June event serves as a vital reminder of the enduring importance of the Convention Against Torture. It also offers us an important opportunity to discuss practical steps to ensure that survivors are placed at the forefront of our collective efforts to eradicate these grave violations once and for all in line with the new Charter of the Rights of Victims and Survivors of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
This exhibition showcases the remarkable strength and courage of individuals who have endured unimaginable hardships yet continue to inspire and persevere.
The exhibition will run until September 4th.
Projected photograph courtesy of Vehbi Koca.
#humanrights #humanrightsday #portraitsofresilience #makeadifference #photography #humanitarianphotographer #artcampaign #refugee #resilience #UnitedAgainstTorture

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📣Call for entries: Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026

For the twenty-sixth year, Canon and Images Evidence will be awarding the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant.

Presented every year at the festival in Perpignan, this grant has prize money of 8,000 euros funded by Canon, and is awarded to a female photographer to carry out a project as planned.

Entries are open to women of all nationalities and age groups working as professional photojournalists.

📆Deadline: May 19, 2026
🔗Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
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📣Appel à candidatures : Bourse Canon de la Femme Photojournaliste 2026

Pour la vingt-sixième année, Canon organise, avec Images Evidence, la Bourse Canon de la Femme Photojournaliste.

Cette bourse, remise chaque année à Perpignan à l’occasion du Festival International du Photojournalisme Visa pour l’Image - Perpignan, est dotée d’un montant de 8 000 euros par Canon. Elle est destinée à soutenir une femme photographe dans la réalisation d’un projet de reportage.

Elle est ouverte aux femmes photojournalistes professionnelles, sans exclusion d’âge ou de nationalité.

📆La date limite : 19 mai 2026
🔗Pour en savoir plus, cliquez sur le lien dans notre bio.

📸Anastasia Rudenko, winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2015
📸Justyna Mielnikiewicz (@justmiel), winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2009
📸Viviane Dalles (@vivianedalles), winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2014
📸Darcy Padilla (@darcypadilla)/ Agence VU’, winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2016
📸Ilvy Njiokiktjien (@ilvynjio), winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2011
📸Mary F. Calvert (@maryfcalvert)/ Zuma Press, winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2013
📸Anush Babajanyan (@anushbabajanyan) / VII, winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2019
📸Sarah Caron (@sarah_caron_photographer), winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2012
📸Axelle de Russé (@axellephotographe), winner of the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2007

#visapourlimage2026 #visapourlimage

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International Women’s Day, 12 photographs by female photojournalists and curators.

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Journée des femmes, 12 photos de grandes photojournalistes et commisaires d’exposition.

#IWD2026

📸 Stephanie Sinclair (@stephsinclairpix) for National Geographic Magazine
📸 Anonymous. This image was included in an exhibition curated by Ghazal Golshiri (@ghazal_golshiri) and Marie Sumalla (@mariesumalla)
📸 Sarah Caron (@sarah_caron_photographer) for Le Figaro
📸 Mary F. Calvert (@maryfcalvert) / Zuma Press. Winner of the 2013 Canon Female Photojournalist Grant.
📸 Emily Garthwaite (@emilygarthwaite) / Institute. Winner of the 2023 Ville de Perpignan Rémi Ochlik Visa d’or Award.
📸 Lynsey Addario (@lynseyaddario / National Geographic / Getty Images
📸 Catalina Martin-Chico (@catalinamartinchico)
📸 Véronique de Viguerie (@veroniquedeviguerie). Winner of the 2006 Canon Female Photojournalist Grant.
📸 Ana María Arévalo Gosen (@anitasinfiltro). Winner of the 2021 Camille Lepage Award
📸 Fatima Shbair / Getty Images. Winner of the 2021 Ville de Perpignan Rémi Ochlik Visa d’or Award.
📸 Agnes Dherbeys (@agnes_dherbeys)
📸 Gaëlle Girbes (@gaellegirbes). Winner of the 2024 Pierre & Alexandra Boulat Award

#visapourlimage #photojournalism #photojournalisme

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✨ Highlights from the festival: AFP & Getty Images cocktail reception

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✨ Moments forts du festival : AFP & Getty Images cocktail reception

📸 Sébastien Riotto (@riottosebastien)
#visapourlimage2025 #visapourlimage

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Mary Calvert’s NPPF-funded work brought national attention to uranium contamination on Navajo land. Your Giving Tuesday gift helps make important and meaningful storytelling possible. 🔹 Join us in supporting the essential work of visual journalists this Giving Tuesday.

bit.ly/GivingTuesNPPF

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The retreat may be done, but the HEALING, FRIENDSHIPS, and INSPIRATION lives on! 🌟

This was a life-changing experience, and we at the Foundation are beyond the moon excited for how it all turned out. The women veterans, and practitioners were absolutely incredible!

It's Thanksgiving week, and one of the things we are most grateful for is YOU!

Here are some truly magical testimonials that were shared -- we're posting them here now, to continue igniting the flames of hope and healing for ALL women who have served. Stay tuned, the next retreat is APRIL 17-19th.

Last, but definitely not least, we'd like to thank the @girlscouts for all of the delicious goodies provided! Thanks to Mt. Pleasant Troop 1175, Bronxville Girl Scout Jane Ircha, Ardsley Troop 1560, 1671, and the Heart of the Hudson Girl Scout Council.

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Thank you @eddieadamsworkshop for giving me the opportunity to experience the melodic world of @juliangiaimo for two days. Walking Daisy Mae, meeting Bumi, listening to Alabama Shakes in the car and hearing Brat through immersive audio with Julian was truly a blast. I never thought I would be able to make decent photos in a dim room, but his curated home studio, filled with memorabilia, made it possible.

I’m so very grateful for my dear Team Tie-Dye and the leadership of @maryfcalvert, @jacquelinelarma, @juanarre and JoJo. Every one of you inspires me in different ways. Together we are all the colors. Portfolio reviewers, speakers, black team, white team, everyone I crossed paths with in the five days, your generosity fills my heart.

To my 99 new friends on this long yet exciting road, your camaraderie and support are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I can’t wait to see more from you shining stars 💫🌈❤️ #eddieadamsworkshop

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‘Sweet Sixteen’ is a project developed during the @eddieadamsworkshop. It follows Carly, a talented sportswoman from the United States, during her 16th birthday celebration.

These photos wouldn’t have been possible without the work and care of my mentors. I’m so grateful for your help, guidance, advice, and patience, @maryfcalvert (team leader), @jacquelinelarma (editor), Joe Eddins (tech), and @juanarre (producer), who searched for the topic, arranged the interviews and the fixing, and also selected, edited, sequenced, and toned these images to shape them into a story. You are absolutely amazing, and I’m so grateful for this journey.
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I’m so thankful for having been one of the 100 photographers selected for the XXXVIII edition of the Eddie Adams Workshop and to be part of the tie-dye team <3.

I had the chance to meet fantastic photographers and storytellers from all around the world, attend incredibly interesting talks from brilliant photographers, hang out with an American family during a sweet sixteen birthday party, attend portfolio reviews with brilliant editors and photographers who gave me invaluable advice, and learn lessons that will stay with me for the years to come.

There was also an absurdly delicious banquet every day (shoutout to @judywalgren, I want those cake recipes <3), bonfires, live music, and test gear and prints provided by @canonusa, among many, many more things that were seamlessly organized by the volunteer photographers, editors, and professionals who integrated the black team.

I also got one of the awards given to the students, lighting gear that I can’t wait to use.

If you are a photographer, apply next year. This has definitely been one of the best experiences of my life, and I can’t wait to put to work everything I’ve learned.

Thank you for helping me push forward. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

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Always a privilege to get to hear from inspiring souls like Eugene Richards, and so many more during the @eddieadamsworkshop ! 🙏🏻📷

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TEAM LEADER HIGHLIGHTS
We’re honored to welcome alum (1990) @maryfcalvert Mary Calvert as a Team Leader at this year’s Eddie Adams Workshop.

Mary is dedicated to using photography as a tool for meaningful social change, focusing on under-reported and neglected gender-based human rights issues. In recent years, she has turned her lens toward the relegation and abuse of women and men in the U.S. Armed Forces—a body of work that was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography and has earned international recognition.

Her powerful storytelling has won numerous awards, including honors from the World Press Photo Contest and the Cliff Edom New America Award, and has been supported by grants from Getty Images and the Alexia Foundation. Mary is also a 2017–2018 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow in Photography.

At the Workshop, Mary brings her passion for shining light on overlooked stories and her commitment to truth, justice, and impact—guiding the next generation of storytellers to use their craft as a force for change.

📸 #EddieAdamsWorkshop #EAW2025 #TeamLeaderSpotlight

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