NGO Photography – Middle East, Africa, Asia

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Tom Nicholson – Award-Winning NGO Photographer & Visual Journalist

Abbey Solutions proudly represents Tom Nicholson, an award-winning freelance photographer and visual journalist with over a decade of experience working with charities, NGOs, news agencies, and international publications.

Tom specializes in story-driven photography for humanitarian, development, and corporate projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His work captures authentic moments that engage audiences and support impactful storytelling for websites, social media campaigns, fundraising materials, and corporate communications such as annual reports and strategy documents.

Experience & Expertise

With a career spanning editorial, humanitarian, and commercial photography, Tom delivers compelling imagery for a diverse range of clients.

He is currently a stringer for Reuters News Agency and has photographed world leaders, royals, A-list celebrities, and even Pope Francis.

Recent projects include:

  • Multi-week NGO assignments in the Middle East documenting humanitarian programs.

  • Coverage of Ukrainian refugees for The Times.

  • A self-funded documentary project in Syria.

In the NGO sector, Tom has worked with leading organizations, including:

  • Save the Children

  • Humanity & Inclusion

  • Danish Red Cross

  • SPARK

His work has been published in top outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Times.

Key Skills

  • Humanitarian & NGO Photography – Strong visual storytelling tailored for NGOs and charities.

  • Editorial & Corporate Photography – Experience with news agencies, annual reports, and brand communications.

  • Media & PR Collaboration – Skilled in working with news editors, picture desks, and PR teams.

  • Technical Expertise – Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite for high-quality post-production.

  • Field-Ready – Conversational Arabic, Hostile Environment & First Aid Trained.

Book Tom Nicholson for Your Project

Whether you need an NGO photographer in the UK or a documentary photographer for international assignments, Tom is available to travel worldwide—including to challenging and high-risk environments—to support your storytelling needs.

Contact Abbey Solutions today to discuss your photography requirements and bring your project to life with powerful, professional imagery.

Tom’s website:  Tom Nicholson – Photographer