al Azmeh – the crisis – is ever-present and inescapable. This
photo essay aims to illustrate the life of Syrian women refugees
in Jordan and Lebanon. All the women interviewed have to
navigate an unfamiliar and often unnerving new environment.
Most face a daily struggle to find enough money to afford the
rent, buy food and basic items, or access services such as health
care. Their stories are often heart- breaking: families that were
separated by the war, mothers having no choice but to let their
children work, or leaving their children alone to go find a way to
make make ends meet. These are their stories. Many of the
women’s memories are difficult, but they shared them
unreservedly hoping that their stories will be heard and prevent
the Syrian crisis from being forgotten. They are regaining
control of their lives and hope to be able to eventually move
beyond the crisis as they fight to provide for their families but
the memories of their former lives and the trauma of war haunts
them.
David Brunetti is a London based photojournalist working worldwide, specialising in editorial, portraiture and in-depth documentary photography.
David’s personal projects are visual narratives, gathered over extended periods of time, which confront issues of human rights, migration, refugees, conflict and identity. With a particular interest in humanitarian issues affecting identity in (post) conflict situations, David aims to capture images that will influence, leave lasting impressions, move and inspire.
David’s photography has featured in a variety of publications including ROOF, The Guardian and Wall Street Journal. Recognition of his work has culminated in a number of photography awards, including Fujifilm Distinctions Awards, the International Photography Awards and Prix de la Photographie.
David currently dedicates much of his time to long-term photojournalism and reportage work and regularly photographs for documentary and exhibition projects, in addition to other assignments.
Contact David:
www.davidbrunetti.com
www.davidbrunetti.wordpress.com
@david_brunetti
Awards Prix de la Photographie 2012 – bronze medal medallist
Prix de la Photographie 2012 – bronze medal medallist
International Photography Awards 2011 – honourable mention
Foto8 Summershow 2011 – finalist
Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2010 – finalist
LiCC London International Creative Competition 2009 – shortlisted
International Photography Awards 2009 – honorable mention
Fujifilm Distinctions Awards 2009 – merit winner
HASSELBLAD Master 2008 – semifinalist
Fujifilm Distinction Award 2008 – overall winner
Contact
portfolio: www.davidbrunetti.com
blog: www.davidbrunetti.wordpress.com
twitter: @david_brunetti
