Giles Duley: Becoming the Story

Giles Duley was a photographer who, some years ago, tired of celebrity photoshoots and the attendant egos and tantrums that often accompanied them. He decided to change course and dedicated himself to using his camera to “tell unheard stories of those caught in conflict and economic hardship around the world”. His work took him to Sudan, Angola, Ukraine and Bangladesh among other places. Early last year, on assignment in Afghanistan, Giles stepped on a landmine. Though he became the story, the real story is his photographs.

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ABOUT Giles Duley

” After 10 years as an Editorial Photographer in the fashion and music industries, in both the US and Europe, Giles now focuses his work on humanitarian projects. Working with well respected charities such as Medecins sans Frontiers, IOM and UNHCR to highlight lesser known stories deserving of public attention and action.

Although documenting challenging, and at times, horrific situations, he captures the strength of those who fight their adversity rather than succumb. His photographs draw the viewer to the subject, creating intimacy and empathy for lives differing from ours only in circumstance.

In 2011, whilst on patrol with 75th Cavalry Regiment, United States Army in Afghanistan, he stepped on an improvised explosive device. He was severely injured, losing both legs and an arm. He intends to return to work in this year.

His work has been exhibited and published worldwide in many respected publications including Vogue, GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Sunday Times, The Observer and New Statesman.”

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