Bio
Zoriah (born January 27, 1976) is an award winning photojournalist whose work has been seen in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, museums and galleries. Initially trained in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid to Developing Countries, he worked for international aid organizations such as the Red Cross[citation needed] before returning to photography after a long absence. It was his extensive knowledge and training in survival and international aid which made him originally marketable to international photo agencies including World Picture News (WPN), Reporters Agency, The Image Works and EyePress Photo Agency in China.
His work first won critical acclaim in the early 1990’s when his photo series on homeless life in America was selected to tour the country in the Songs of The People project [1]. He was also named Photojournalist of The Year in 2006 by Morepraxis as well as winning the VII Photo Agency Portfolio Contest. He was among the photographers in World Picture News Networks Most Powerful Imagery of 2006.As an adult, his images of conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, The Gaza Strip and Lebanon have been widely published and have traveled to many countries around the world in museums and fine art galleries.
Thoughts
This modern photographer reminds me of Eugene Smith’s photos of WW2 because of his dark and raw portrayl of things. His work in Iraq is well known for this quality. However, his photos still leave me with a sense of compassion for the subject.
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