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Jason Florio: From Gambia to War Zones – A Photographer’s Journey into Risk and Resilience. Part One with Robert Young Pelton
Jason Florio: From Gambia to War Zones – A Photographer’s Journey into Risk and Resilience. Part One with Robert Young Pelton’s The World’s Most Dangerous Places Podcast
“Jason Florio grew up in London with a fascination for skateboarding and being a rebel. Early exposure to photojournalism and adventurous literature shaped his worldview, leading him to see photography not just as art, but as a tool for truth-telling in places where truth is hidden….” listen to the podcast.
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Oyster Women of The Gambia selected for the @rgs_ibg ‘Earth Photo 2025’ Image by Jason Florio
I am honoured to have one of my images from my work with the intrepid Oyster Women of The Gambia selected for the @rgs_ibg ‘Earth Photo 2025’ prize and exhibition.
Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme, established in 2018. The programme engages with still and moving image makers, across all genres. Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.
In partnership with Forestry England, @parkerharrisco and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), Earth Photo organises exhibitions, awards and events that celebrate photography and moving images. Earth Photo tells compelling stories about our planet,
its inhabitants, its beauty, fragility, and resilience.
Related posts – Oyster Women of The Gambia – images ©Jason Florio, with Helen Jones-Florio
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Crossing Waters, Crossing Lives: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Jason Florio’s Work – Street.Macadam
Written by: Ana Cichowicz – Street Macadam
Crossing Waters, Crossing Lives: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Jason Florio’s Work
Jason Florio is a renowned British photojournalist whose work intertwines visual documentation with reflections on social complexities, particularly in non-Western regions. Born in London, Jason began his career in fashion photography in the United States. However, a chance encounter with National Geographic veterans shifted his trajectory toward photojournalism. Leaving behind the commercial lens, Jason embarked on his first major assignment in Afghanistan, confirming his desire to document lives and stories beyond the confines of the studio. Read more on Street Macadam
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