by Jonas Ekblom
I’m a documentary photographer, author and researcher covering reproductive rights, gender-based violence, civilians in conflict and the human impacts of climate change with global work experience in hostile environments, including Ukraine, El Salvador, Egypt, Nigeria, the Philippines and more.
With expertise in long-term, grant-supported projects and crisis reporting, I combine powerful visual and written storytelling to expose human rights violations and the lasting consequences of major global events. I work alone or in collaboration with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
My work has been published by leading international media and organisations of global importance. Along the way, I’ve been honored with awards such as Sony World Photography Awards, Pulitzer Grant for Crisis Reporting,Jean-Luc Lagardère Foundation Grant, Visa Pour l’Image Camille Lepage «On Est Ensemble» prize, National Geographic Society’s Emergency Fund for Journalists and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to empathy and trust: to spend time, listen deeply, and create images and narratives that preserve dignity while revealing truths. Beyond assignments, I lecture internationally on long-term documentation and ethics in visual journalism, and my work has been exhibited worldwide.
I work with with:
Media: The New York Times / The Time / The Washington Post / LA Times / Smithsonian Magazine / NPR / The Guardian / EL Pais / Le Monde / Libération / Figaro Magazine / The Sunday Times / Financial Times / Elle / Polka / 6 Mois / Marie Claire / Stern / Geo / Die Zeit / Spiegel
NGOs: Amnesty International / WHO / UNICEF / DEC / MSF / Action Aid / Climate Reality / AIDES
I’m open to all new challenges and available for assignments in France, Poland, Romania or anywhere else in the world.