Tariq Zaidi

Tariq Zaidi is a London-based freelance photographer committed to documenting social injustice, inequality, and fading cultures around the world. His work has been exhibited in over 90 international exhibitions and published by leading media outlets, including The Guardian, The New York Times, BBC, National Geographic, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. Through his lens, Zaidi seeks to reveal resilience, dignity, and the strength of the human spirit in communities often overlooked. He has authored three acclaimed books—Sapeurs: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Congo, Sin Salida (No Way Out), and North Korea: The People’s Paradise—offering rare insights into unique cultural identities and global struggles. His work has received numerous international accolades, including 11 Pictures of the Year International awards, the Sony World Photography Awards, three Lucie Photo Book Prizes, and Amnesty International’s top photojournalism award. A self-taught photographer with an M.Sc. from University College London, Zaidi is represented by Zuma Press, Caters News Agency, and Getty Images.