Baz Ratner
@bazratner
I deliver fast, accurate visual reporting on conflict, humanitarian crises, and breaking news from the field.
FranceWhat I'm looking for
I've spent more than 20 years documenting conflict, humanitarian crises, politics, and daily life across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
At Reuters in East Africa, I covered elections in Kenya and the DRC, the Ebola outbreak, and the Ethiopian Airlines crash, filing real-time images and video from remote and high-risk locations.
During nearly a decade with Reuters in Jerusalem, I reported on Gaza conflicts, political developments, and international visits, alongside assignments in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Turkey, and West Africa.
I'm now a freelance photographer producing stills, video, and drone coverage for UN agencies and NGOs, documenting humanitarian, public health, and development programmes under tight field deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Produce stills, video, and drone coverage for UN agencies and NGOs in field environments. Document humanitarian programs, public health, and development initiatives.
Photographer, East Africa
Reuters
Aug 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Covered breaking news, humanitarian crises, and political events across East Africa. Reported on Kenyan and DRC elections, the Ebola outbreak, and major incidents including the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
Photographer
Reuters
Apr 2008 - Jul 2017 (9 years 3 months)
Covered conflict, politics, and daily life across Israel and the region. Reported on Gaza conflicts, political developments, and major international visits.
Freelance Photographer
Associated Press
Nov 2004 - Dec 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Covered breaking news and regional conflicts with a focus on speed and accuracy.
Photographer
Haaretz
Nov 2001 - Dec 2004 (3 years 1 month)
Covered general news, politics, and social issues on daily deadlines.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hasifa School of Communication
Communication
1999 - 2001
Completed coursework in communication at Hasifa School of Communication in Tel Aviv, Israel from 1999 to 2001.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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