Life and a Suitcase

• Prize
• Photographer
  Richard Wainwright, Australia
• Website
  http://www.richwainwrightphotography.com

“ We fled Syria across the border into Jordan and could only carry
this suitcase with a few clothes and food for the baby. It was cold
and dangerous, I cannot explain how awful it’s been for the
children” explains Zeena (26) from a room in Amman, Jordan
where her family are now struggling to survive. They fled their
home city of Homs after their house and the family bakery were
destroyed during fighting.

Over 2.5 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighbouring
countries since the beginning of the uprising three years ago.

• Biography
  With over 10 years professional experience Richard uses his experience in news, features, portraiture and photojournalism to fulfil any clients brief. Since gaining a degree in Documentary Photography at UWCN he has been reporting on news and humanitarian issues around the world. He has been a senior staff photographer with the Jersey Evening Post since 2002 but also works closely with aid agencies on assignment documenting their activities, writing stories and producing multimedia packages. Energetic and resourceful, he thrives on working in difficult conditions under pressure. His work has been widely published and has resulted in numerous exhibitions in Jersey, London and Australia.
• Awards
  2014 / Second Prize / Head On Portrait Prize 2013 / Finalist / Iris Awards 2013 / Finalist / Fremantle International Portrait Prize 2012 / Nominee / Photography Masters Cup 2011 / Rotary Peace Fellowship / Peace & Conflict Resolution Course / Bangkok 2011 / Selected Finalist / Foto8 Summer Show 2009 / Selected Finalist / Reportage Photo Festival 2010 / Winner / Magnum Fremantle Workshop 2010 / Nominee / Black and White Spider Awards 2010 / Nominee / International Colour Awards