Souping Polas. Sisophon, Cambodia. 1996 Pic: Hurley Scroggins
P h i l i p B l e n k i n s o p
Since taking residence in Southeast Asia in 1989, Blenkinsop’s name has become synonymous with forgotten conflicts and the photography of injustice. Described as "a man of guerrillas and of resistances" (Herve Le Goff), and "one of the most essential photographers of his generation" (Christian Caujolle).
He has become a strong voice in the pro-advocacy debate within the media. His work has been the catalyst for political discourse and debate, including within the US Congress where he lobbied personally for the United States to intervene in the ongoing genocide by the Lao Government against the Hmong militias who fought for the USA during the American War in Indochina.
Blenkinsop is adamant that the photographer should never censor scenes through the camera. “Photographers are both witness and messenger. Our responsibility must always lie with the people we focus on, and with the accurate depiction of their plight, regardless of how unpalatable this might be for magazine readers.”
Monographs of his work include The Cars That Ate Bangkok (White Lotus) and Extreme Asia (Photo Poche Société).
In 2009, acclaimed film director, David Bradbury released his 70m documentary on Blenkinsop and his work entitled ‘My Asian Heart’.
In 2007 Blenkinsop co-founded Noor Photo Agency. He sits on the advisory boards of the Program for Narrative and Documentary Practice at The Institute for Global Leadership, Tufts University, USA and the Kathmandu Photo Festival.
In 2012, Falmouth University made him an Honorary Fellow for his services to Photojournalism.
He lives with his wife and daughter in the Vercors region, France, since 2016.
He has become a strong voice in the pro-advocacy debate within the media. His work has been the catalyst for political discourse and debate, including within the US Congress where he lobbied personally for the United States to intervene in the ongoing genocide by the Lao Government against the Hmong militias who fought for the USA during the American War in Indochina.
Blenkinsop is adamant that the photographer should never censor scenes through the camera. “Photographers are both witness and messenger. Our responsibility must always lie with the people we focus on, and with the accurate depiction of their plight, regardless of how unpalatable this might be for magazine readers.”
Monographs of his work include The Cars That Ate Bangkok (White Lotus) and Extreme Asia (Photo Poche Société).
In 2009, acclaimed film director, David Bradbury released his 70m documentary on Blenkinsop and his work entitled ‘My Asian Heart’.
In 2007 Blenkinsop co-founded Noor Photo Agency. He sits on the advisory boards of the Program for Narrative and Documentary Practice at The Institute for Global Leadership, Tufts University, USA and the Kathmandu Photo Festival.
In 2012, Falmouth University made him an Honorary Fellow for his services to Photojournalism.
He lives with his wife and daughter in the Vercors region, France, since 2016.
C O M M I S S I O N S
Philip is available for editorial assignments, NGO work and private commissions as well as photography workshops and lectures on his work.
Please contact Philip directly with your request.
Please contact Philip directly with your request.
