About:

Rick Findler (b.1984) is an award-winning photojournalist based in London, United Kingdom. Rick’s work focusses on both domestic features as well as travelling to some of the most dangerous places on Earth in order to document what is truly happening whilst trying to shine a light on other people’s stories and tales.

As an independent photographer Rick is a regular contributor to The Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph to name a few. His images have been published across the world from publications such as The Washington Post to books such as Inside ISIS: The Brutal Rise of a Terrorist Army.

Rick is also co-founder of Story Picture Agency.

Awards & Acknowledgments:

2021 - Royal Academy of Arts, Summer Exhibition: Lost Connection II, Afghanistan

2020 - International Photography Awards: Honorable Mention x 4
2020 - British Photography Awards: People's Choice Award for Documentary category: 'Be Water' - Hong Kong's Protesters.

2018 - Sony World Photography Awards: Shortlisted: 'Eddie 'The Beast' Hall'.
2018 - International Color Awards: 2nd Place. Merit of Excellence: 'Raqqa, Syria'.
2016 - Photomonth Photography Festival: 'Best in Show' Award: 'Burundi's Unrest'.
2013 - Professional Photographer of the Year: 3rd Place: 'Syrian Catapult'.
2013 - Picture Editor's Guild Awards: Honourable Mention: Photo Essay: 'Syria's Civil War'.
2013 - Press Photographers Year: 'Syrian Catapult'. 

Exhibited:

2021: Royal Academy of Arts, Summer Exhibition. London, England

2020: New York Centre for Photographic Art. New York. USA - CANCELLED
2019: Solo show: World Vision, Child Soldiers. London England.
2018: Sony World Photography Awards. Somerset House. London, England.
2017: British Press Photographer's Association: Assignments. London, England.
2016: Solo Show: 'Six Years Six Conflicts'. London, England. 
2015: Photomonth International Photography Festival. London, England.
2013: Press Photographer's Year exhibition. National Theatre, London, England.