Rémi Ochlik

Photographer recognized for conflict coverage

Rémi Ochlik - Photographer recognized for conflict coverage
Born

1983
42 years ago

Died

February 22nd, 2012
13 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

Links & References

Worked predominantly as a war photographer and photojournalist. Documented various conflicts and humanitarian crises, with significant focus on the Syrian civil war. Contributed to major publications and received accolades for investigative photography. Was a finalist for the World Press Photo award in 2012, which highlighted the impact of his work in documenting the realities of war and its consequences.

Won the 2012 World Press Photo award

Photographed the Syrian civil war

Contributed to major international publications

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