Christopher Anderson

Photographer

Birth Year 1970

Birthplace Canada

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About

Photographer who has gained fame largely through his work shooting in conflict zones. He received an award in the year 2000 for a set of photos he took of Haitian refugees making their way to America. He authored a book called Four Monographs of Photography.

Before Fame

His Haitian refugee photos were the catalyst for his first bout of national attention. 

Trivia

He shares his photography on his christopherandersonphoto Instagram page, which has amassed 290,000 followers. He has worked in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel. He released a book documenting the presidency of Hugo Chávez

Family Life

He grew up in West Texas, though he was born in Canada. 

Associated With

He received a Robert Capa Gold photography award.