About

I am Diego Ravier, a freelance photojournalist, based in Brussels (BE), multimedia story teller and educator dedicated to documenting stories of social significance. A sensitive eye for color, the use of complex compositions and the ability to create provocative, arresting imagery that engages the audience are hallmarks of my work.

I am attracted to untold stories that provide glimpses of the complexity of human conditon, tapping into emotions that challenge the audience. Growing up as a son of two architects, I love getting lost through volumes and shapes and composing images that show how humans and space interact. 

Holding a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from LIUC (Milano, Italy), I bring an unusual economic background to the fields of photography and journalism. Prior to my career in photography, I worked several years as manager in the automotive industry. After completing my photography studies in Paris I have received several international awards. I regularly contribute to the International press and work with different NGO's. To support my documentary and reportages, I work with corporate and non-profit clients on documentary-style and storytelling projects.

Exhibits and awards

  • June 2007, Paris (FR) - Photoboxe (sponsored by ADIDAS, Mairie de Paris, Central Color, Foundation SNCF, Federation Francaise de Boxe)
  • July /Sep 2008, London (UK) - FOTO8 Award & Summershow
  • Aug / Sep 2008, London (UK) - AOP (Association of Photographers)- AOP Open Awards
  • Sep/Oct 2008, Paris (FR) - ESA (Ecole Spèc. Arch., Association Voutnubienne) La Terre un matériau contemporain
  • October 2008, Singapore - SIPF (Singapore International Photography Festival)
  • May/Jun. 2009; Würzburg (DE) - Africa Festival; Bibliothek Würzburg
  • Takoma Festival Washington Award
  • 1st Prize PX3 2009 (Prix de la Photographie Paris) Portrait photojournalism
  • 3th Prize KLPhotoawards 2010 – Portrait Story
  • Honourable Mention IPA 2010 (International Photography Awards)
  • December 2010 ; Milano (IT) - Solo exposition Palazzo Clerici (Comune di Milano, Regione Lombardia, Rotary, Unesco)
  • Nominee Photography Masters Cup 2011 -Architecture-
  • Nominee Photography Masters Cup 2012 -Still Life-
  • Finalist, Honarable mention, "The Ozzies 2014" - Best use of photography USA < 100.000 circulation (Huffington Post)
  • Nominee Prize KLPhotoawards 2017 – Portrait Storyfington Post)

NGO's

Ordre de Malte France, Sovrano Ordine Militare di Malta, Secours Catholique, Voute Nubienne, Arcat Sida, UNESCO, Rotaract, Amnesty International

Press

Financial Times, The independent, Washington Post, Liberation, L'Express, Jeune Afrique, OGGI, La Cronique, Messages, Success, La Provence...