Jon Lowenstein Photojournalism original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_masthead--original.jpg original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_profile--original.jpg I use photography, film, prose and poetry to create long term visual and experiential explorations that engage with traditionally underrepresented communities in particular examining the issues associated with historical inequality, migration, social violence and human resilience. I see my role as part witness and visual historian and part artist/visual poet. My goal is to bring attention to the forces that impact our most vulnerable populations - with a particular focusing on the United States. jon_lowenstein_link original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_bio-masthead--original.jpg US photojournalist Jon Lowenstein specialises in long-term in-depth documentary explorations confronting power, poverty, racial discrimination and violence. His 'Shadow Lives USA' project follows the migrant trail from Central America and his assignments have included earthquake aftermath in Haiti and social violence in Guatemala. He has won several awards and is a TED Global Fellow. original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_07--original.jpg true true original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_07--original.jpg <p>Scenes from the day after the Grand Jury refused to indict Officer Darren Wilson on any criminal charges in the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.</p> <p>Nikon D800 | 1/800 sec. | f/1.4 35mm | ISO 3200 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-s-nikkor-35mm-f-1-4g">AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G</a></p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_06--original.jpg original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_06--original.jpg <p>The weekend before the Grand Jury verdict residents of the Canfield neighborhood and protestors marched to the memorial where Michael Brown was murdered. There they held a moment of silence and prayed that there would be justice for Mike Brown. On Monday evening it became apparent that there wouldn't be any justice as the Grand Jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson on any charges. Protestors exploded after the verdict and went on to burn 21 buildings as well as do a lot more damage to the town. The protests continue.</p> <p>Nikon D800 | 1/100 sec. | f/1.4 35mm | ISO 6400 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-s-nikkor-35mm-f-1-4g">AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G</a></p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_03--original.jpg original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_03--original.jpg <p>This woman's sister, Eveline, left her home because of alleged domestic abuse and currently lives in a small tent in the courtyard of a former upscale hotel that was frequented by Papa Doc Duvalier supporters before the 1986 revolution. She has no lock on her door, has an infant and is constantly concerned for her personal safety. Sexual violence in Haiti is a true problem. Women are consistently made victims of sexual violence and they have little or no recourse either through their family or the law. Rapes, domestic violence are an accepted fact of life in the country and especially the slums. Doctors Without Borders offers psychological treatment and medical diagnoses to help treat the victims wounds. The massive destruction of the earthquake has also lead to further dislocation and insecurity and abuse of women. The shame of this type of violence leads many women to hide and deal with the pain in isolation, but luckily some brave women stepped forward to tell their stories. These stories include women who have been victimized in front of their children, on the street and in their homes. There truly is no safe place for many women and this constant feeling of insecurity pervades many women’s existence who we talked to.</p> <p>Nikon D700 | 1/8 sec. | f/2 | ISO 800 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-nikkor-35mm-f-2d">AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D</a></p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_01--original.jpg true true original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_01--original.jpg <p>USA, Illinois, Chicago, 10 January 2017. On a blustery and cold January night thousands of people filed into the McCormick Center in Chicago to hear President Barack Obama's farewell speech. He started and ended his presidency in his adopted city and touched on the beginnings of his career as a community organizer on Chicago's South Side. As Donald Trump prepares to be inaugurated Obama's legacy is less secure than if he had handed the highest office to a Democrat but there is no doubt that Obama will be missed and remembered by a large portion of the American populace.</p> <p><a href="/EU/product/digital-cameras/slr/professional/d750">NIKON D750 </a> | 1/25 sec. | f/5.6 400mm | ISO 4000 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/zoom/af-s-nikkor-80-400mm-f-4-5-5-6-g-ed-vr">AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR</a></p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_04--original.jpg original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_04--original.jpg <p>A young man rides his BMX bike in Ciudad Juarez Mexico. Photographs of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuaha, Mexico taken on a ride-along with the police in the Delicias Sector, one of the most violent and embattled parts the country. Since 2006 Mexico has been embroiled in a bloody drug war that has taken the lives of an estimated 35,000 people. No end is in sight and the war goes on and on. Ciudad Juarez is one of the centers of the drug war.</p> <p>Nikon F100 | ISO 400 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-nikkor-35mm-f-2d">AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D</a></p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_02--original.jpg original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_02--original.jpg <p>USA, Illinois, Chicago, 10 January 2017. On a blustery and cold January night thousands of people filed into the McCormick Center in Chicago to hear President Barack Obama's farewell speech. He started and ended his presidency in his adopted city and touched on the beginnings of his career as a community organizer on Chicago's South Side. As Donald Trump prepares to be innaugurated Obama's legacy is less secure than if he had handed the highest office to a Democrat but there is no doubt that Obama will be missed and remembered by a large portion of the American populace.</p> <p><a href="/EU/product/digital-cameras/slr/professional/d750">NIKON D750 </a> | 1/25 sec. | f/5.6 400mm | ISO 4000 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/zoom/af-s-nikkor-80-400mm-f-4-5-5-6-g-ed-vr">AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR</a> </p> original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_header--original.jpg true true original /imported/images/web/EU/ambassadors/noor-ambassadors/jon-lowenstein/noor-ambassador_jonlowenstein_header--original.jpg <p>Ciudad Juarez police accompanied by the Mexican military set up a road block in Ciudad Juarez Chihuaha Mexico. Photographs of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuaha, Mexico taken on a ride-along with the police in the Delicias Sector, one of the most violent and embattled parts the country. Since 2006 Mexico has been embroiled in a bloody drug war that has taken the lives of an estimated 35,000 people. No end is in sight and the war goes on and on. Ciudad Juarez is one of the centers of the drug war.</p> <p>Nikon F100 | ISO400 | <a href="/EU/product/nikkor-lenses/auto-focus-lenses/fx/single-focal-length/af-nikkor-35mm-f-2d">AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D</a></p> original original I AM KADIR VAN LOHUIZEN Photojournalist & Lecturer Menu DAVID YARROW Wildlife & Fine Arts OVERVIEW PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS Photography Tips SPECIAL PROJECT About the Special Project BIOGRAPHY Biography GALLERY Gallery WHAT’S IN MY BAG What’s in my bag? 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Jon Lowenstein

Photojournalism

I use photography, film, prose and poetry to create long term visual and experiential explorations that engage with traditionally underrepresented communities in particular examining the issues associated with historical inequality, migration, social violence and human resilience. I see my role as part witness and visual historian and part artist/visual poet. My goal is to bring attention to the forces that impact our most vulnerable populations - with a particular focusing on the United States.

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