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Karel Prinsloo

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Hi, I’m Karel Prinsloo, an award-winning photojournalist with extensive African and Middle East experience, specializing in conflict zones and humanitarian crises.

About

Hi, I’m Karel Prinsloo, an award-winning photojournalist with extensive African and Middle East experience, specializing in conflict zones and humanitarian crises. I work with NGOs, UN agencies and major media, focusing on drone photography, teaching photography and videography to tell compelling stories and raise awareness.

I’ve covered wars and crises across Africa, the Middle East and beyond, coordinating photographers and producing visuals for fundraising and advocacy. My photos have appeared on front pages and in major outlets, and I’m passionate about mentoring others and sharing storytelling skills to help others tell powerful, responsible stories.

  • 29 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • SwahiliBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Picture Editor · Agence France-Presse (AFP)May 2012 – Jan 2022 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Picture editor; worked with UN agencies providing photos for fundraising and advocacy.

Chief Photographer and Picture Editor for East Africa · Associated PressJan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Based in London, United Kingdom; Chief photographer and picture editor for East Africa.

Photographer and Picture Editor · Associated PressJan 2001 – Jan 2010 · 9 yrs 1 mo

Photographer and picture editor for East Africa.

Photographer · South African Sunday TimesJan 1998 – Jan 2001 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Photographer · BeeldJan 1994 – Jan 1998 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Photographer · Die RepublikeinJan 1991 – Jan 1993 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

Photography Bachelors · Speos International School of Photography , Paris2023 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Hostile environment training2009 – 2025
Ethics and Integrity2020
Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (PSEA)2021
BSAFE UNDSS Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA)2021

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