photographer
Essdras M Suarez
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, educator, mentor, speaker, chief photographer, TV show host, and content creator. Essdras M Suarez is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He has worked as a photojournalist, chief photographer, and instructor, capturing compelling stories and teaching aspiring photographers worldwide.
- Photography: Expert guidance across multiple genres, including photojournalism, street, portrait, landscape, nature, wildlife, food, and abstract photography.
- Photojournalism: Learn to capture powerful stories from a global news photographer.
- Street Photography: Specialize in candid moments and urban life.
- Nature Photography: Unique insights into Panama’s rich fauna.
Expertise
Professional Experience
Freelance Photographer & Chief Photographer, EMS Photo Adventures, LLC
- Lead photography workshops and mentorship programs.
- Capture high-quality editorial and commercial images.
Chief Photographer, Million eyez
- Directed photographic projects and mentored emerging photographers.
Photojournalist, Renowned Newspapers: 1995-2015/ Freelance photojournalist:
- Delivered award-winning images for major publications.
TV Show Host, "Enfoque Natural
- Hosted a series exploring various regions of Panama, capturing local culture and landscapes.
Awards and Recognition
- Pulitzer Prize for Spot News, 2000 & 2014
- Robert F. Kennedy International Photojournalism Award, 2000
- Numerous accolades from the Boston Press Photographer's Association and the Colorado Press Association, Headliner’s Award, among others.
Education
- Bachelor of Journalism, Specializing in Photojournalism, University of Florida, 1993
Speaking Engagements and Workshops
Smithsonian Associates: Panama Visions, Commerce, Culture & Biodiversity Jan 2024
Road Scholar virtual series: Spaces & Faces of Havana June 2023
Xposure International Photo Festival, YPO/WPO, Tech Fest India, TBEX Bahamas, NECCC Annual Photography Conferences among others.
Workshops conducted in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Caribbean, Ireland, Israel, UAE, Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Sharjah among others.
Additional Achievements
Judge, Xposure International Photography Festival, 2023
Judge, Travel Photographer of the Year contest, 2019
Featured in ThinkTank Photo catalog, 2021
Finalist, Dearmoon Project, 2020
Columnist, American Photographic Society of America Journal magazine
Personal Interests
Creator of visYoga®, an evolving physical conditioning system.
Black belt in Ninpo Tai Jutsu and various martial arts disciplines.
Creator of #365DFC Daily Fitness Challenge: Over 2,100 consecutive days of non-stop workouts as of June 2024 and counting.
