Recent News
My photography was cited on the Smithsonian Studio Arts Blog
Angela Kleis uses my photography as an example of good documentary photography.
Getty Images recognizes my work as 1 of 10 Exceptional Finalists for the Getty Grants for Good
Medill Reports' article discusses my use of web 2.0 technology in Iraq
NEED Magazine features my work on Kurdish Refugee Camps in Iraq
Upcoming Events & Travel
South Africa w/ Modern Overland
March 5 - May 5, 2010
Cape Town, South Africa
I will be working with Modern Overland to produce content for a travel guide on South Africa for the World Cup. I will be joining the team in Cape Town and traveling for two months up the west coast of South Africa.
Foundry Photojournalism Workshop
June 20 - June 26, 2010
Instructor - The Essential Guide to Backpack Journalism
Istanbul, Turkey
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