Tom Stoddart has photographed many of the world’s major events throughout his distinguished career. From the fighting around the Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut during the 1980s, to his documentation of the siege of Sarajevo between 1992 and 1995, to his most recent work covering the AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, he has consistently provided the world’s magazine and newspaper editors with astonishing images that take the viewer that much closer to the heart of the matter.

His modesty, humility and compassion for his fellow man have helped him produce images that speak for those who have little voice, and the campaigning nature of his long-term projects, books and exhibitions – like Edge of Madness (photography from Sarajevo during 1991-95), iWITNESS (worldwide observations from 1980-2004) and “AIDS in Africa” (photography from 1995 to today) – have confirmed his status as one the most respected photojournalists working internationally today.

A pragmatic and talented journalist, Tom’s passion for photography and publishing is as strong today as it was when he began his career at a provincial newspaper in his native England. His commitment to showing life as it is continues to be the bedrock of his professional life.

In October 2006, Tom was presented with the highly prestigious Honorary Fellowship Award by the Royal Photographic Society, in recognition of his achievements and significant contributions to photography.