Faisal Magray is a photojournalist based in India. He graduated from University of Kashmir in Mass communication and Journalism and specialized in Film and Visual Journalism at the Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. The emergence of turmoil in Kashmir and ongoing violence made him to turn to photojournalism because he believe that visual journalism is a powerful story-telling medium.
With over five years of professional experience in print media and online media, he has produced news features, short films, photo essays and special assignments. His work has been published by international publications around the world including - The Independent, UK Telegraph, Guardian, Gulf News, Getty Images, Reuters, Friday Magazine, Grazia, Marie Claire, Fabulous, The Ethicalist and top Tabloids like Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, The Sun, UK Metro and Daily Star.
He was awarded with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung fellowship in 2018. He has also received award from British High Commission Of India in 2011 in Photojournalism contest. In free time, he teaches photography to underprivileged children.
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