Sophia Michelen is a photojournalist, writer and ACTIVIST based in New York AND working everywhere.
Sophia’s work spans six continents and scores of countries as she’s worked, lived and traveled to some of the most remote and unconventional locations on earth - from North Korea, Cuba, the Empty Quarter and the Congo [to name a few]. Her activism for gender equality, women empowerment and children’s rights has engrained a passion in documentary photography and journalism. Premiering her work at a solo exhibition at Harvard University, Sophia continued to pursue impact storytelling and documentaries with international acclaim and within international publications and galleries within North America, the Middle East and Asia.
EXHIBITions + Publications
Sophia has exhibited work through galleries in New England, New York, Dubai, Rwanda and London. Her photography and writing have been featured in periodicals, magazines, academic journals and through UN Agencies across six continents. Her most recent work was co-exhibited at the prestigious International Center of Photography in New York City.
Sophia has covered a variety of global events, some of which include elections in west Africa, eco-entrepreneurs in east Africa, women’s rights in the middle east, traditional trades in Asia, political and social upheavals and political elections in the U.S. for over 15 years. Currently, she freelances focusing on political and social events, travel, street photography, women & children’s rights, reportage and documentary projects.
What’s next?
Everything, everyone has a story. the way you tell these stories guides impactful changes. Always looking to share a creative project with the world, sophia is available to produce content that inspires the global community to tell their truths, advocate injustices and have the courage to explore.
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