Born and raised in California, photojournalist Micah Albert (b. 1979) studied and earned his B.A. in photography and graphic arts from Point Loma Nazarene University, Keller Visual Arts Center.

Micah is an independent photojournalist and writer represented by Redux Pictures, who has documented and brought attention to major world issues in Sudan, DR Congo, Syria, Yemen, Chad, Central African Republic, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Kenya and many others. His regular clients include, The New York Times, Newsweek, BBC World, Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Times, World Policy Journal, The Sacramento Bee, British Airways, Business Week, Runner’s World, Lonely Planet, The North Face, The World Food Programme, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, among others.

He has spent the last five years focusing on human rights, the global food crisis, refugee’s, the internally displaced and issues of migration, gender-based violence, public health and insecurity.

His work has also earned several awards including his coverage of the post-election unrest in Kenya’s Rift Valley.

“As a veteran foreign correspondent, bureau chief & editor myself (12 years at the New York Times, 7 as a Paris correspondent for CBS News and reporting from more than 60 countries), followed by stints as News Editor of Bloomberg News, Washington correspondent for CNBC, and Executive Editor of Forbs.com I have known & managed quite a number of international reporters and photojournalists. Micah ranks with the best.

David Andelman
Editor
World Policy Journal and Forbes.com

“Micah’s photography reflects his passion, understanding and commitment to document the people of Africa, their lives, their progress and the setbacks caused by geopolitical issues. He embraces the culture and fully immerses himself in their lives.”

Sue Morrow
Director of Photography
The Sacramento Bee

“Micah’s photos tell the true story of Africa’s conflict zones – not just the stories of disease, war and poverty, but the striking contrasts of hope and resilience present in those places. In giving us the whole picture, Micah makes it harder for us to look away – the story becomes more tragic as we feel the weight of all that stands to be lost.”

Bridget Nolan
Director - International Programs
Global Strategies for HIV Prevention
www.GlobalStrategies.org

“Though I am a writer, I realize that nothing speaks as eloquently as a good photograph. Micah’s are poetic as well as informative. I applaud his efforts to go to the tough places, to find the sensitive and compelling shots and stories that will help people understand the difficult realities of life for so many in the developing world. I am also grateful that Micah has been so generous in sharing his work with us, so that we can, in turn, give it a wider audience.”

Janet Jensen
United Nations Population Fund
www.unfpa.org

Micah is represented internationally by…

Redux Pictures
116 East 16th Street
12th Floor
New York, New York 10003
tel 212-253-0399

Questions? Email me at micah at micahalbert.com

Here are a few diverse photos of the past few years