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Ted Talk by Ryan Lobo
Photographing the hidden story Ryan Lobo has traveled the world, taking photographs that tell stories of unusual human lives. In this haunting talk, he re frames controversial subjects with empathy, so that we see the pain of a Liberian
Ted Talk by Ryan Lobo
Photographing the hidden story Ryan Lobo has traveled the world, taking photographs that tell stories of unusual human lives. In this haunting talk, he re frames controversial subjects with empathy, so that we see the pain of a Liberian
War and Forgiveness, Ryan Lobo
War_and_Forgiveness_(6×8.25inch)a Expedition diaries of Iraq, Afghanistan and Liberia with photographs.
War and Forgiveness, Ryan Lobo
War_and_Forgiveness_(6×8.25inch)a Expedition diaries of Iraq, Afghanistan and Liberia with photographs.
MAHA KUMBH MELA “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures.
MAHA KUMBH MELA “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures.
VACCINATION PROGRAMS Gates Foundation
Photography for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on vaccination program in Haryana, India
VACCINATION PROGRAMS Gates Foundation
Photography for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on vaccination program in Haryana, India
A MILLION MUTINIES
Our stories and performances reveal us in ways words might not be able to. India is going though what is probably the largest demographic shift in the history of humanity. Millions move from villages to cities carrying within their selves,
A MILLION MUTINIES
Our stories and performances reveal us in ways words might not be able to. India is going though what is probably the largest demographic shift in the history of humanity. Millions move from villages to cities carrying within their selves,
CHILD SLAVES OF INDIA National Geographic Television
“Child slaves of India” ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILLS: A one-hour film on child trafficking pitched by MMP, India and presented by Lisa Ling for Oxygen TV/ National Geographic Television: Featured on the Oprah show. Winner of a Gracie award.
CHILD SLAVES OF INDIA National Geographic Television
“Child slaves of India” ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILLS: A one-hour film on child trafficking pitched by MMP, India and presented by Lisa Ling for Oxygen TV/ National Geographic Television: Featured on the Oprah show. Winner of a Gracie award.
THE HENRY FORD OF HEART SURGERY
“The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery” A photo essay for the Wall Street Journal on Dr. Devi Shetty’s Heart hospital and business model for bringing healthcare to the world’s poor.
THE HENRY FORD OF HEART SURGERY
“The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery” A photo essay for the Wall Street Journal on Dr. Devi Shetty’s Heart hospital and business model for bringing healthcare to the world’s poor.
INDIAN WOMEN PEACEKEEPERS U.N
“Indian women peacekeepers in Liberia” Photographers and writing by Ryan Lobo for Marie Claire magazine. Ryan chronicles the intrepid and courageous peace keeping carried out by an all women team from India’s central police force in the war torn
INDIAN WOMEN PEACEKEEPERS U.N
“Indian women peacekeepers in Liberia” Photographers and writing by Ryan Lobo for Marie Claire magazine. Ryan chronicles the intrepid and courageous peace keeping carried out by an all women team from India’s central police force in the war torn
RYAN LOBO SHOOTS THE KUMBH MELA
“Kumbh Mela – Haridwar” A film was shot about Ryan Lobos photography work at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar with Lauren verslaat hosting the program.
RYAN LOBO SHOOTS THE KUMBH MELA
“Kumbh Mela – Haridwar” A film was shot about Ryan Lobos photography work at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar with Lauren verslaat hosting the program.
THE THIRD SEX
The Third Sex India’s Eunuchs’ marry and become widows during the Aligal Thiruvizha festival in Koovagam. Shot for National Geographic Television for the Taboo Series. Also shot as a photography feature for Elle Magazine. “Brides Grooms and beauty
THE THIRD SEX
The Third Sex India’s Eunuchs’ marry and become widows during the Aligal Thiruvizha festival in Koovagam. Shot for National Geographic Television for the Taboo Series. Also shot as a photography feature for Elle Magazine. “Brides Grooms and beauty
DELHI ON FIRE
“Delhi on fire” A film on photographer Ryan Lobo shooting a story about Delhi’s intrepid firefighters for Onzeweruld magazine and Eye Works television in association with TCS, Holland. .A film was made on Ryan Lobo and his work as
DELHI ON FIRE
“Delhi on fire” A film on photographer Ryan Lobo shooting a story about Delhi’s intrepid firefighters for Onzeweruld magazine and Eye Works television in association with TCS, Holland. .A film was made on Ryan Lobo and his work as
LIVES OF A TREE – GEO Magazine
“Lives of a tree” for GEO magazine. A photo essay with accompanying text on the rain tree and the biodiversity it supports.
LIVES OF A TREE – GEO Magazine
“Lives of a tree” for GEO magazine. A photo essay with accompanying text on the rain tree and the biodiversity it supports.
JAIN NUN INITIATION “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for “Jain Nun Initiation” for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures.
JAIN NUN INITIATION “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for “Jain Nun Initiation” for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures.
HOLI episode “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for the festival of Holi for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures. (2013)
HOLI episode “Belief“ Series OWN
Producer for the festival of Holi for the “Belief “Series of film for OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Channel via Part2 Pictures. (2013)
FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM Gates Foundation
Photography for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Uttar Pradesh, India, on a program on Antenatal care and Family Planning.
FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM Gates Foundation
Photography for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Uttar Pradesh, India, on a program on Antenatal care and Family Planning.
THE REDEMPTION OF GENERAL BUTT NAKED
The Redemption of General Butt Naked Co-produced the Sundance award winning film “The Redemption of General Butt naked,” the story of Joshua Milton Blahyii, also known as General Butt Naked, a former warlord who terrorized Monrovia for many years with
THE REDEMPTION OF GENERAL BUTT NAKED
The Redemption of General Butt Naked Co-produced the Sundance award winning film “The Redemption of General Butt naked,” the story of Joshua Milton Blahyii, also known as General Butt Naked, a former warlord who terrorized Monrovia for many years with
AFGHANISTAN HEROIN CRISIS – National Geographic Explorer
A film for The Explorer Series on National Geographic Television about the heroin trade in Afghanistan.
AFGHANISTAN HEROIN CRISIS – National Geographic Explorer
A film for The Explorer Series on National Geographic Television about the heroin trade in Afghanistan.
JALLIKATTU, Bullfighting in India
An independent photography project on Bullfighting in India
The EMPTY NEST
Photography for a book project on Leprosy rehabilitation written by Fr. George Kannan.
The EMPTY NEST
Photography for a book project on Leprosy rehabilitation written by Fr. George Kannan.
SCRAP DEALER, Bidoun Magazine
Photography and writing for Bidoun Magazine. Recycler for profit – Shabbir pasha “We can recycle anything” says Shabbir Pasha and then almost like an afterthought he says “We recycled the world trade center.” Shabbir Pasha sits at his desk
SCRAP DEALER, Bidoun Magazine
Photography and writing for Bidoun Magazine. Recycler for profit – Shabbir pasha “We can recycle anything” says Shabbir Pasha and then almost like an afterthought he says “We recycled the world trade center.” Shabbir Pasha sits at his desk
Rat Temple, ANIMAL UNDERWORLD with Henry Rollins, National Geographic Television
Rat Temple Bikaner, Rajasthan with Henry Rollins./ All 4 episodes shot with MMP, India. Photo shot by Abigail Rodriguez.
Rat Temple, ANIMAL UNDERWORLD with Henry Rollins, National Geographic Television
Rat Temple Bikaner, Rajasthan with Henry Rollins./ All 4 episodes shot with MMP, India. Photo shot by Abigail Rodriguez.
MEDICINE ON THE MOVE The Guardian
A Guardian photography assignment for an article on health projects with tribal groups in Athirapally forest, India. View Article “Medicine on the Move”
MEDICINE ON THE MOVE The Guardian
A Guardian photography assignment for an article on health projects with tribal groups in Athirapally forest, India. View Article “Medicine on the Move”
AKSHAYAPATRA for NPR
Capturing the largest non-profit operation in India, distributing over a million mid-day meals to schools every day. Still photography for an article for NPR USA: “ Indian Engineers Build A Stronger Society With School Lunch Program“
AKSHAYAPATRA for NPR
Capturing the largest non-profit operation in India, distributing over a million mid-day meals to schools every day. Still photography for an article for NPR USA: “ Indian Engineers Build A Stronger Society With School Lunch Program“
DON QUIXOTE, Short Film
Director and Cinematographer for a film on the Bharatnatyam theatrical adaptation of “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha”.
DON QUIXOTE, Short Film
Director and Cinematographer for a film on the Bharatnatyam theatrical adaptation of “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha”.
TORTURE AND THE WAR ON TERROR, Tzevatan Todorov and Ryan Lobo
Torture and the War on Terror A book by Tzvetan Todorov (Author) and Ryan Lobo (Photographer), Though the recent election of American President Barack Obama and his signing of the executive order to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay signals
TORTURE AND THE WAR ON TERROR, Tzevatan Todorov and Ryan Lobo
Torture and the War on Terror A book by Tzvetan Todorov (Author) and Ryan Lobo (Photographer), Though the recent election of American President Barack Obama and his signing of the executive order to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay signals
ANIMAL UNDERWORLD with Henry Rollins, National Geographic Television
All 4 episodes shot in India with MMP, India.By Ryan Paul LoboPublished May 10, 2012 Our day of filming with the Irula tribe was shaping up to be an extremely hot day. When we say “hot” in Chennai, India, in
ANIMAL UNDERWORLD with Henry Rollins, National Geographic Television
All 4 episodes shot in India with MMP, India.By Ryan Paul LoboPublished May 10, 2012 Our day of filming with the Irula tribe was shaping up to be an extremely hot day. When we say “hot” in Chennai, India, in
HEALTH WORKER ABSENTEEISM IN INDIA Short film
Film about absenteeism of rural doctors and ICT solutions to this problem produced for a the Indo-Dutch Project Management Society. As a country, India made its own decision that healthcare is a human right for all its citizens,
HEALTH WORKER ABSENTEEISM IN INDIA Short film
Film about absenteeism of rural doctors and ICT solutions to this problem produced for a the Indo-Dutch Project Management Society. As a country, India made its own decision that healthcare is a human right for all its citizens,
CHENNAI 9-5
A series of 9 diptychs on urban professionals in Chennai, produced in association with Tasveer Gallery and Mid-day. Exhibited in 4 metros in India Urban Indians are in the grip of transformations, numerous little yet historically epic revolutions of
CHENNAI 9-5
A series of 9 diptychs on urban professionals in Chennai, produced in association with Tasveer Gallery and Mid-day. Exhibited in 4 metros in India Urban Indians are in the grip of transformations, numerous little yet historically epic revolutions of
THE TAMIL BRAHMIN DIASPORA Bidoun Magazine
Subject: Mr. Suchindranath Aiyar, 2010 Photograph credits: Ryan Lobo and others. Photographs from Mr. Suchindranath’s personal albums are used with his permission. “He will say what a lot feel but will not express, what people are too scared to
THE TAMIL BRAHMIN DIASPORA Bidoun Magazine
Subject: Mr. Suchindranath Aiyar, 2010 Photograph credits: Ryan Lobo and others. Photographs from Mr. Suchindranath’s personal albums are used with his permission. “He will say what a lot feel but will not express, what people are too scared to
The Lives of a Tree
Shot and written in collaboration with Tasneem Khan, an article for GEO magazine on the Rain tree and the flora and fauna which inhabits it. You can download the article below.. GEO magazine 09
The Lives of a Tree
Shot and written in collaboration with Tasneem Khan, an article for GEO magazine on the Rain tree and the flora and fauna which inhabits it. You can download the article below.. GEO magazine 09
Sumangali, The Guardian
Photographic project on mill workers in Tamil Nadu for the Guardian.
ADOPTING A SPECIAL LOVE Marie Claire Magazine
“Adopting a special love” for Marie Claire Magazine: Photo essay and story on families adopting special needs children in India
ADOPTING A SPECIAL LOVE Marie Claire Magazine
“Adopting a special love” for Marie Claire Magazine: Photo essay and story on families adopting special needs children in India
LADIES ONLY Elle Magazine
“Ladies Only” for Elle magazine, Photography project on the Beauty parlors of Mumbai’s slums for Indian and Canadian editions of Elle, Dec 2007
LADIES ONLY Elle Magazine
“Ladies Only” for Elle magazine, Photography project on the Beauty parlors of Mumbai’s slums for Indian and Canadian editions of Elle, Dec 2007
AFGHANISTAN, Photo Shoot
Afghanistan” Photography was used by Boston Review for the story “Next steps: Afghanistan – Barnett R. Robin”
AFGHANISTAN, Photo Shoot
Afghanistan” Photography was used by Boston Review for the story “Next steps: Afghanistan – Barnett R. Robin”
DOWRY MURDERS – A film on Ryan Lobo and his photography
“Dowry murders ”A film was shot on Ryan Lobo while he shoots a still photograph story on the issue of dowry violence in Delhi. Ryan profiles the work of the Crimes Against Women wing of the Delhi Police and
DOWRY MURDERS – A film on Ryan Lobo and his photography
“Dowry murders ”A film was shot on Ryan Lobo while he shoots a still photograph story on the issue of dowry violence in Delhi. Ryan profiles the work of the Crimes Against Women wing of the Delhi Police and
“The last roll of Kodachrome with Steve Mcurry” , National Geographic
Mad Monitor Productions handled production management and permits for National Geographic Television
“The last roll of Kodachrome with Steve Mcurry” , National Geographic
Mad Monitor Productions handled production management and permits for National Geographic Television
CULINARY ASIA Discovery Chanel
Mad Monitor Productions managed the production of these series on food, history and tradition in South East Asia for Discovery Channel.
CULINARY ASIA Discovery Chanel
Mad Monitor Productions managed the production of these series on food, history and tradition in South East Asia for Discovery Channel.
FAITH AND TOIL
Photographic book project on St Joseph’s boys’ high school in Bangalore (2008) with research and writing by Christopher Rego.
FAITH AND TOIL
Photographic book project on St Joseph’s boys’ high school in Bangalore (2008) with research and writing by Christopher Rego.
WOMEN AT WAR IN IRAQ
“Women at War – Baghdad, Iraq” an independent photography commission on women in war zones.
WOMEN AT WAR IN IRAQ
“Women at War – Baghdad, Iraq” an independent photography commission on women in war zones.
WEAPON MASTERS – THE CHAKRAM Discovery Channel
“WEAPON MASTERS – THE CHAKRAM” COORDINATING PRODUCER/ PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - A film on the chakram, weapon of choice for Sikh warriors for Half Yard Productions for Discovery Channel. 2007
WEAPON MASTERS – THE CHAKRAM Discovery Channel
“WEAPON MASTERS – THE CHAKRAM” COORDINATING PRODUCER/ PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - A film on the chakram, weapon of choice for Sikh warriors for Half Yard Productions for Discovery Channel. 2007
THE TATTOO HUNTER Discovery Channel
COORDINATING PRODUCER for the “THE TATTOO HUNTER” – A film on Lars Krutak’s hunt for tattoos in India’s Arunachal Pradesh amongst the headhunting Wancho tribals for Half Yard Productions and Discovery Channel, 2007.
THE TATTOO HUNTER Discovery Channel
COORDINATING PRODUCER for the “THE TATTOO HUNTER” – A film on Lars Krutak’s hunt for tattoos in India’s Arunachal Pradesh amongst the headhunting Wancho tribals for Half Yard Productions and Discovery Channel, 2007.
INDIA’S DEADLY DOZEN National Geographic Television
“INDIAS DEADLY DOZEN” PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – A one hour piece on India’s most “dangerous” animals for National Geographic.
INDIA’S DEADLY DOZEN National Geographic Television
“INDIAS DEADLY DOZEN” PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – A one hour piece on India’s most “dangerous” animals for National Geographic.
Inside Maximum Security – LOCKDOWN, National Geographic Television
Oak Park Heights supermax combines innovative architecture, cutting-edge technology and a staff trained to control violent prisoners. But the inmates are always looking for ways to fight back and their criminal ingenuity puts the Supermax to the test. Read
Inside Maximum Security – LOCKDOWN, National Geographic Television
Oak Park Heights supermax combines innovative architecture, cutting-edge technology and a staff trained to control violent prisoners. But the inmates are always looking for ways to fight back and their criminal ingenuity puts the Supermax to the test. Read
EXTREME CHILDHOOD – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Boy boxers battle it out as adults and parents bet large sums of cash. (Thailand)
EXTREME CHILDHOOD – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Boy boxers battle it out as adults and parents bet large sums of cash. (Thailand)
EXORCISMS for SPIRIT WORLDS, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hindu priests attempt to exorcise a group of tormented young women. (India)
EXORCISMS for SPIRIT WORLDS, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hindu priests attempt to exorcise a group of tormented young women. (India)
KILLER CATS – National Geographic Explorer
PRODUCTION SERVICES/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that investigates why more and more human beings, both in Asia and the USA, are being preyed on by wild, predatory cats.
KILLER CATS – National Geographic Explorer
PRODUCTION SERVICES/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that investigates why more and more human beings, both in Asia and the USA, are being preyed on by wild, predatory cats.
MEGACITIES: MUMBAI – National Geographic Television
VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION Megacities: Mumbai is A one-hour film on Mumbai, the importance of the city’s 150-year-old railway network, which carries more passengers per kilometer than any other railway on earth, its evolving infra-structure and transport systems. This episode
MEGACITIES: MUMBAI – National Geographic Television
VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION Megacities: Mumbai is A one-hour film on Mumbai, the importance of the city’s 150-year-old railway network, which carries more passengers per kilometer than any other railway on earth, its evolving infra-structure and transport systems. This episode
ELEPHANT RAGE: National Geographic Ultimate Explorer
FIELD PRODUCTION/ VIDEOGRAPHY/ STILL A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that takes on the global human-elephant conflict, examining the shocking rise in human fatalities. The film takes viewers deep inside the minds of these startlingly complex animals to reveal
ELEPHANT RAGE: National Geographic Ultimate Explorer
FIELD PRODUCTION/ VIDEOGRAPHY/ STILL A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that takes on the global human-elephant conflict, examining the shocking rise in human fatalities. The film takes viewers deep inside the minds of these startlingly complex animals to reveal
DELHI IN FLAMES – National Geographic Television
A one-hour film for National Geographic Channel International that chronicles the desperate, often ingenious, efforts of India’s under-equipped and understaffed Delhi Fire Service as they battle some of the most challenging fires in the world When it comes to battling
DELHI IN FLAMES – National Geographic Television
A one-hour film for National Geographic Channel International that chronicles the desperate, often ingenious, efforts of India’s under-equipped and understaffed Delhi Fire Service as they battle some of the most challenging fires in the world When it comes to battling
RAT TEMPLE for EXTREME LIVING, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hindu priests preside at a temple overrun by thousands of rats, believed to be the children of the temple goddess. (India)
RAT TEMPLE for EXTREME LIVING, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hindu priests preside at a temple overrun by thousands of rats, believed to be the children of the temple goddess. (India)
POSSESSION KUDA LUMPING, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Dozens of villagers are possessed by spirits during the annual Kuda Lumping dance. (Indonesia)
POSSESSION KUDA LUMPING, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Dozens of villagers are possessed by spirits during the annual Kuda Lumping dance. (Indonesia)
SKIN CUTTING for RITES OF MANHOOD, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hundreds of deep, excruciating cuts are made along the backs of young men seeking initiation into manhood. (Papua New Guinea)
SKIN CUTTING for RITES OF MANHOOD, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hundreds of deep, excruciating cuts are made along the backs of young men seeking initiation into manhood. (Papua New Guinea)
SPARE PARTS for GROSS GRUB – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Spare parts! In some communities no food is wasted, even if that means eating eyeballs, testicles, and intestines. (India)
SPARE PARTS for GROSS GRUB – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Spare parts! In some communities no food is wasted, even if that means eating eyeballs, testicles, and intestines. (India)
BLOOD RITES 2 – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims whip themselves bloody as they collectively mourn during the month of Muharram. (India)
BLOOD RITES 2 – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims whip themselves bloody as they collectively mourn during the month of Muharram. (India)
BLOOD RITES – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Remote Highland boys are initiated into manhood through painful, secretive rites. (Papua New Guinea) Taboo Series 3
BLOOD RITES – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Remote Highland boys are initiated into manhood through painful, secretive rites. (Papua New Guinea) Taboo Series 3
GENDER BENDERS – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Transsexual Marriage festival in Koovagam, India. Taboo is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel. The series is an educational look into rituals, and traditions practiced in some societies yet
GENDER BENDERS – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Transsexual Marriage festival in Koovagam, India. Taboo is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel. The series is an educational look into rituals, and traditions practiced in some societies yet
EXTREME CUISINE – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – Men and boys hunt the Sepik River for flying fox and grubs. (Papua New Guinea)
EXTREME CUISINE – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – Men and boys hunt the Sepik River for flying fox and grubs. (Papua New Guinea)
FACE TATTOO – Body Art, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Segment: A young woman’s face is covered in painful, yet intricate tattoos in a tribal rite of passage. (Papua New Guinea)
FACE TATTOO – Body Art, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Segment: A young woman’s face is covered in painful, yet intricate tattoos in a tribal rite of passage. (Papua New Guinea)
REPTILE KINGS – Search for the Lost Viper: Animal Planet
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS one-hour film for Animal Planet that joins father and son herpetologists Lee and Jesse Grismer as they traverse the rugged, unexplored islands of Malaysia in a quest to uncover our planet’s last, undiscovered reptile species. Reptile
REPTILE KINGS – Search for the Lost Viper: Animal Planet
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS one-hour film for Animal Planet that joins father and son herpetologists Lee and Jesse Grismer as they traverse the rugged, unexplored islands of Malaysia in a quest to uncover our planet’s last, undiscovered reptile species. Reptile
Shots of Modern Bangalore, American Democrat Presidential Campaign Ads
Shots of Modern Bangalore – VIDEOGRAPHER, Footage for the American Democrat presidential campaign ads, 2004.
Shots of Modern Bangalore, American Democrat Presidential Campaign Ads
Shots of Modern Bangalore – VIDEOGRAPHER, Footage for the American Democrat presidential campaign ads, 2004.
The Death of Veerapan
Photographic project on the killing of the bandit Veerapan. Read about it here.
The Death of Veerapan
Photographic project on the killing of the bandit Veerapan. Read about it here.
CREATURE CURES , National Geographic Taboo Series
PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER/STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Blood-sucking leeches are used in ancient Ayurvedic medical techniques. A story for the taboo series on the use of leeches in curing illness. Dr. Sachin Nandedkar treats Rajiv Khedkar who suffers from psoriasis. Folk therapies often seem mysterious
CREATURE CURES , National Geographic Taboo Series
PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER/STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Blood-sucking leeches are used in ancient Ayurvedic medical techniques. A story for the taboo series on the use of leeches in curing illness. Dr. Sachin Nandedkar treats Rajiv Khedkar who suffers from psoriasis. Folk therapies often seem mysterious
EXTREME ENTERTAINERS, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Gender-bending ‘Lady-boys’ perform cabaret to sold-out Bangkok crowds. (Thailand)
EXTREME ENTERTAINERS, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Gender-bending ‘Lady-boys’ perform cabaret to sold-out Bangkok crowds. (Thailand)
SACRED PAIN, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Possessed by ancient gods and spirits, hundreds of men pierce their bodies with spikes, swords and knives during the annual Vegetarian Festival. (Thailand)
SACRED PAIN, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Possessed by ancient gods and spirits, hundreds of men pierce their bodies with spikes, swords and knives during the annual Vegetarian Festival. (Thailand)
The Padaung ‘Long necks’ – Marks of iDENTITY, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Commonly called Giraffe Women, these Padaung ladies encase their necks in solid brass rings that alter not only their appearance, but also transform their interior physical structure. (Thailand)
The Padaung ‘Long necks’ – Marks of iDENTITY, National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Commonly called Giraffe Women, these Padaung ladies encase their necks in solid brass rings that alter not only their appearance, but also transform their interior physical structure. (Thailand)
YAKUZA TATTOO, National geographic Taboo series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia, cover their bodies in traditional tattoos that can take a lifetime to apply. (Japan)
YAKUZA TATTOO, National geographic Taboo series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia, cover their bodies in traditional tattoos that can take a lifetime to apply. (Japan)
INITIATION – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – A young woman is initiated into Korea’s ancient shamanic traditions. (Korea)
INITIATION – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY – A young woman is initiated into Korea’s ancient shamanic traditions. (Korea)
BLOOD BONDS – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Profiles the last surviving communities where a single woman marries multiple husbands. (India)
BLOOD BONDS – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Profiles the last surviving communities where a single woman marries multiple husbands. (India)
AFTER DEATH – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A film on Aghori Sadhus. (India) http://ryanlobo.blogspot.in/2006/05/inside-aghora.html
AFTER DEATH – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A film on Aghori Sadhus. (India) http://ryanlobo.blogspot.in/2006/05/inside-aghora.html
LEPROSY PATIENTS for ‘Outcasts’ National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY/ PRODUCTION SERVICES Myths and misinformation ensure that India’s leprosy patients are ostracized and persecuted, and contribute to the spread of the disease. (India) Read more on my blog here.
LEPROSY PATIENTS for ‘Outcasts’ National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY/ PRODUCTION SERVICES Myths and misinformation ensure that India’s leprosy patients are ostracized and persecuted, and contribute to the spread of the disease. (India) Read more on my blog here.
SACRED PAIN, National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A village volunteer drives a metal spike through his tongue in a popular age-old ritual. (Nepal)
SACRED PAIN, National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY A village volunteer drives a metal spike through his tongue in a popular age-old ritual. (Nepal)
Children in Prison, National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Children are raised alongside their incarcerated mother in Asia’s largest prison. (India)
Children in Prison, National Geographic Taboo Series
AS FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Children are raised alongside their incarcerated mother in Asia’s largest prison. (India)
Kutti Pi goat fetus- National Geographic Taboo Series
<iframe width=”640″ height=”480″ src=”//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zGc5x8RK14w?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY The Anglo-Indian community prepares one of their special, signature dishes, ‘kutti pi’ or goat fetus. (India)
Kutti Pi goat fetus- National Geographic Taboo Series
<iframe width=”640″ height=”480″ src=”//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zGc5x8RK14w?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY The Anglo-Indian community prepares one of their special, signature dishes, ‘kutti pi’ or goat fetus. (India)
EXTREME CUISINE, National Geographic Taboo series
EXTREME CUISINE – Men and boys hunt the Sepik River for flying fox and BIG tasty grubs. (Papua New Guinea)
EXTREME CUISINE, National Geographic Taboo series
EXTREME CUISINE – Men and boys hunt the Sepik River for flying fox and BIG tasty grubs. (Papua New Guinea)
SELL YOURSELF FOR CASH, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer
PRODUCTION SERVICES/ SOUND/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hosted by Lisa Ling, this one-hour film investigates how and why poor families are selling their body parts for money in India and around the world. Featured on the Oprah Show.
SELL YOURSELF FOR CASH, National Geographic Ultimate Explorer
PRODUCTION SERVICES/ SOUND/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY/ RESEARCH/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Hosted by Lisa Ling, this one-hour film investigates how and why poor families are selling their body parts for money in India and around the world. Featured on the Oprah Show.
INDIA’S DOWRY MURDERS, The Oprah Winfrey Show
FIELD PRODUCER/RESEARCH Hosted by Lisa Ling, this short film exposes the truth behind the burning deaths that claim thousands of women’s lives in India every year. Women don’t usually talk freely about being burned by their husbands when their families
INDIA’S DOWRY MURDERS, The Oprah Winfrey Show
FIELD PRODUCER/RESEARCH Hosted by Lisa Ling, this short film exposes the truth behind the burning deaths that claim thousands of women’s lives in India every year. Women don’t usually talk freely about being burned by their husbands when their families
CHILD MARRIAGE, National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION SERVICES Children in a northeast Indian village are betrothed and married at a startlingly young age. (India)
CHILD MARRIAGE, National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION SERVICES Children in a northeast Indian village are betrothed and married at a startlingly young age. (India)
SEX – National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Examines the trials and challenges of a Eunuch’s life. (India)
SEX – National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Examines the trials and challenges of a Eunuch’s life. (India)
DEATH – The Doms, National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION SERVICES A day in the life of the Hindu caste members responsible for burning the corpses of the faithful. (India)
DEATH – The Doms, National Geographic Taboo Series
SOUND / ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS/ PRODUCTION SERVICES A day in the life of the Hindu caste members responsible for burning the corpses of the faithful. (India)
FANGS TO FORTUNE for SNAKE WRANGLERS, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Gerry Martin travels to northeast India in an effort to convince local snake charmers to stop de-fanging king cobras
FANGS TO FORTUNE for SNAKE WRANGLERS, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Gerry Martin travels to northeast India in an effort to convince local snake charmers to stop de-fanging king cobras
SNAKE SAVIOR for SNAKE WRANGLER, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Animal activist Snehal Bhatt travels to northwest India on a one woman mission to rescue her country’s most notorious snakes: cobras, vipers and giant pythons.
SNAKE SAVIOR for SNAKE WRANGLER, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Animal activist Snehal Bhatt travels to northwest India on a one woman mission to rescue her country’s most notorious snakes: cobras, vipers and giant pythons.
SNAKE WRANGLERS: VENOM HARVEST, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Thirty years ago, Rom Whittaker helped a snake-catching tribe go from killing vipers for their skins to conserving them for venom. What will he find on his return? Snake hunter Rom Whitaker helped the
SNAKE WRANGLERS: VENOM HARVEST, National Geographic Television
FIELD PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILLS Thirty years ago, Rom Whittaker helped a snake-catching tribe go from killing vipers for their skins to conserving them for venom. What will he find on his return? Snake hunter Rom Whitaker helped the
JAIN BIRD HOSPITAL – NGT News
- A story about a “bird” hospital run by Jains who believe in non-violence and vegetarianism.
JAIN BIRD HOSPITAL – NGT News
- A story about a “bird” hospital run by Jains who believe in non-violence and vegetarianism.
THE CATTLE KILLING LIONS OF GIR – NGT News
- A story on the cattle killing lions of the Gir Forest,India.
THE CATTLE KILLING LIONS OF GIR – NGT News
- A story on the cattle killing lions of the Gir Forest,India.
BALASINORE DINOSAUR FOSSILS – NGT news
- One of the world’s largest dinosaur fossil sites in India and the efforts of the local maharaja to preserve the same
BALASINORE DINOSAUR FOSSILS – NGT news
- One of the world’s largest dinosaur fossil sites in India and the efforts of the local maharaja to preserve the same
SNAKE WRANGLERS: MISSION TO MALAYSIA Animal Planet
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Herpetologist Lee Grismer leads an expedition to the virgin rainforests of Tioman Island, off the coast of Malaysia, to hunt for new species of snakes.
SNAKE WRANGLERS: MISSION TO MALAYSIA Animal Planet
FIELD PRODUCER/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Herpetologist Lee Grismer leads an expedition to the virgin rainforests of Tioman Island, off the coast of Malaysia, to hunt for new species of snakes.
ULTIMATE EXPLORER: DEADLY FASHION National Geographic Television
SOUND/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER Host Lisa Ling investigates the illicit trade fueling the slaughter of the endangered Tibetan antelope, known as chiru. (2003)
ULTIMATE EXPLORER: DEADLY FASHION National Geographic Television
SOUND/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER Host Lisa Ling investigates the illicit trade fueling the slaughter of the endangered Tibetan antelope, known as chiru. (2003)
THAI DEAD BODY COLLECTORS for “Gross Work” – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCTION/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Volunteers trawl the streets of Bangkok collecting accident and suicide victims, offering them proper funereal rites. (Thailand)
THAI DEAD BODY COLLECTORS for “Gross Work” – National Geographic Taboo Series
FIELD PRODUCTION/ VIDEOGRAPHER/ STILL PHOTOGRAPHY Volunteers trawl the streets of Bangkok collecting accident and suicide victims, offering them proper funereal rites. (Thailand)
Snake Detective in Oman- National Geographic Explorer Series
PRODUCER A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that chronicles Gerry Martin’s quest to revive a dying Middle East snake park.
Snake Detective in Oman- National Geographic Explorer Series
PRODUCER A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that chronicles Gerry Martin’s quest to revive a dying Middle East snake park.
OPERATION VIPER – National Geographic Television
PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that documents the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s efforts to apprehend reptile poachers.
OPERATION VIPER – National Geographic Television
PRODUCER/ ADDITIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER A one-hour film for National Geographic Explorer that documents the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s efforts to apprehend reptile poachers.