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About
Freelance photographer and photojournalist famous for his powerful images focusing on areas of conflict and the effect that they have on both soldiers and civilians alike. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, and countless other magazines and periodicals.
Before Fame
He studied photography at the Griffith University Queensland College of Art after having met and been inspired by one of its recent photography graduates. After earning his bachelor's degree in 2004, he initiated his career by capturing photos on a sailboat through the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas.
Trivia
Among his many accolades, he has been awarded honors from Pictures of the Year International, Photo District News, American Photography, LensCulture, and many other esteemed granting institutions. He has received particular praise for his photo series depicting the heroin trade in Northeast India and the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan.
Family Life
He borrowed his mother's film camera after having decided to become a photographer on a whim. He had a rural upbringing in New South Wales.
Associated With
His portraits of international heads of state like Tsai Ing-wen, Thein Sein, Moon Jae-in, and Joko Widodo have appeared on the covers of TIME Magazine.
