Documenting Conflict: Insights from a Photojournalist with Nicole Tung

Santa Fe Workshops’ collection of free online events, Creativity Continues, features a special evening with Nicole Tung, a freelance photojournalist renowned for her extensive coverage of global conflicts and humanitarian crises. Drawing from her experiences documenting migration in the Middle East, post-traumatic stress in Native American veterans, human rights abuses, and women’s rights, Nicole provides invaluable insights into the realities of working in some of the world’s most challenging environments. From her firsthand accounts of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong to witnessing the legacy of ISIS and documenting the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Nicole’s presentation promises to offer a compelling perspective on the power of visual storytelling in today’s complex geopolitical landscape.

Furthermore, Nicole addresses the challenges of covering breaking news and rapidly evolving events in environments where information can be unreliable. She shares tactics for staying informed, maintaining safety protocols, and making informed decisions in the midst of chaos.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Nicole’s invaluable insights and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of photojournalism in conflict zones.

Creativity Continues is a program that collectively develops creative voices by offering connection and encouraging expression. Because the goal is to engage all within our creative community, we encourage you to extend invitations and share Santa Fe Workshops Creativity Continues events with anyone who expresses an interest.