Journalist Interviews Archives - Danish Siddiqui Foundation

Beyond the Bylines: Documenting Journalists Safety by Rahat Touhid | DSF Fellowship Winner 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPNrTTT136U As a scholar of the Danish Siddiqui Foundation, what motivated you to create this documentary on journalist safety? As a journalism student, I have witnessed the increasing threats and dangers for journalists working on the ground. As a scholar of the Danish Siddiqui Foundation, I found the platform to, at the very least, bring about the conversation on the…

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April 26, 2024

Journalist Interviews / Photojournalism

IN CONVERSATION with Sarah Leen, Former Director of Photography, National Geographic

Sarah Leen Read More Sarah Leen, a stalwart in the field of photography, spent two decades as a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine before assuming the role of senior photo editor in 2004. In 2013, she made history as the magazine's first female director of photography. Leen's expertise extends beyond the pages of National Geographic; she collaborates with individual…

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February 10, 2024

Journalist Interviews / Women in Journalism

IN CONVERSATION with Claire Thomas, Photojournalist, UK

Claire Thomas Read More Claire Thomas is an acclaimed photojournalist and fine art photographer hailing from Wales, currently splits her time between the UK and Egypt. Holding a degree in Politics from the University of the West of England, her focus in photojournalism revolves around various critical subjects, including political and military conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian and environmental crises.…

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January 1, 2024

Journalist Interviews / Photojournalism / Women in Journalism

IN CONVERSATION with Prof. Nina Berman, Columbia Journalism School

Prof. Nina Berman Read More Nina Berman is a documentary photographer and filmmaker. Her work explores American politics, militarism, environmental issues and post violence trauma. She is the author of Purple Hearts – Back from Iraq, (Trolley, 2004) portraits and interviews with wounded American veterans, Homeland, (Trolley, 2008) an examination of the militarization of American life post September 11, and…

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November 6, 2023

Journalist Interviews / Photojournalism

Photographer Overcomes Adversity to Build the Largest Photography Library in Bangladesh

Saiful Amin Kazal@saifulaminkazal Read More Can you share the story of how you discovered your passion for photography and what drove you to pursue it professionally?Back in the late 70s and early 80s, my elder brother made waves as a Sports Photographer for the esteemed "Krirajogot" Magazine, the go-to sports publication in our country. His incredible work served as my…

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June 13, 2023

Journalist Interviews

Previously Unpublished Interview with Danish Siddiqui

Late Danish SiddiquiChief Photographer, India, Reuters Read More Danish Siddiqui was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist working with the international news agency Reuters as its Chief Photographer. Based in Delhi, he covered several important stories in South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Note: This interview was conducted by Razi Shaikh in August 2018 and is now being published to…

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December 28, 2022