Rodrigo Abd
Rodrigo Abd | |
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| Born | October 27, 1976 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Occupation | Photojournalist |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Pulitzer Prize-winning photography, coverage of Syrian Civil War and Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Rodrigo Abd is an Argentine photojournalist affiliated with the Associated Press (AP), acclaimed for his award-winning work in conflict areas such as the Syrian Civil War. He has been honored with a Pulitzer Prize for his exceptional photography.
Biography & Career
Abd was born in Buenos Aires on October 27, 1976. His early career included roles as a staff photographer at the newspapers La Razon and La Nacion from 1999 until 2003. In 2003, he became part of the Associated Press team, initially stationed in Guatemala, with a brief posting in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2006. Presently, he is based in Lima, Peru. Abd is distinguished for capturing difficult subjects like hospital environments, violent crime scenes, and episodes of social unrest, underscoring the link between social issues and their repercussions.
Awards
In 2013, Abd, along with his AP colleagues, received the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography due to their visual reporting on the Syrian Civil War. Their work poignantly illustrated the war’s effects on families and communities while operating without formal protection. One photograph from this series also secured first place in the general news single category at the World Press Photo competition.
Abd was awarded first place in the Pictures of the Year International Feature Picture Story category in 2008 for "Cemetery Dues," which highlighted the shortage of burial space in Guatemala City. The judges commended his talent for producing powerful images under challenging circumstances.
Most recently, Abd was a member of the Associated Press team honored with the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for their coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This recognition was shared with photographers Bernat Armangue, Evgeniy Maloletka, Felipe Dana, Nariman El-Mofty, Emilio Morenatti, and Vadim Ghirda.