John T. Pedersen (57) is an independent photojournalist from Norway, based in Oslo. Pedersen has been working as a photographer since 1988.
Focus especially on humanitarian issues.
World Press Photo 2019 Photo Contest, Sports, Singles, 1st Prize winner.
I have worked for a number of newspapers, trade press, magazines and agencies
Today I am affiliated with the national newspaper Dagbladet in Oslo. This through the last 20 years.
"As a photographer, it is important to show respect and humility. For me, the main tool is not my camera, but my voice. Talking to the people you meet. If you want to get close to people, you must be able to communicate. And most importantly: Being a fellow human being."
-John T. Pedersen
Some stories I've covered:
2013-Nelson Mandela's disease and demise in South Africa.
2013-Typhoon Haiyan at Tacloban in the Philippines.
2014-The hunt for Joseph Cony and his forms child soldiers in Uganda.
2013-2014 Four trips to DRC Congo to cover the trial of a Norwegian sentenced to death for the murder of a native.
2015-The youth in Gaza.
2016-France. Terror attack Nice.
2018-The refugee settlement Bidi Bidi in Uganda.
2018-Moreen Ajambo. The boxer in Kata
