Week 1 - Giles Duley

Photographer - Giles Duley

Bio

Giles Duley was born in 1971 in London. After 10 years as an editorial photographer in the fashion and music industries in both the US and Europe, Duley now focuses his work on humanitarian projects. Working with well-respected charities such as Medecins Sans Frontiers, IOM, and UNHCR to highlight lesser-known stories deserving of public attention and action. Although documenting challenging, and at times, horrific situations, Duley captures the strength of those who fight their adversity rather than succumb. His photographs draw the viewer to the subject, creating intimacy and empathy for lives differing from ours only in circumstance.

In 2011, whilst on patrol with 75th Cavalry Regiment, United States Army in Afghanistan, Duley stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He was severely injured, losing both legs and an arm. 

But now he is back working. 

Source, http://gilesduley.com/

Catholic Mission Bailundo Angola-2008

   

                               

Photos above is two of my personal favourite. From his works, I see that his photography is based on his humanitarian projects. From his work, I get to see and feel the story behind it. I see most of his works, he makes use of the natural light to make the contrast. 

From his photos, I think that he didn't only took photos for just a photography sake, but also to tell the story of what happened to this people. And I really think that it is important to interact with people from your photography so people get to know what is happening by just looking at the photos. 

Below is other of his photography works. He also does self-portrait.