Erik Messori is a photojournalist specialising in the documentation of armed conflict,
humanitarian and environmental crises, and human rights across Asia, Africa, the Middle
East, and Europe. Co-founder of the CAPTA collective, his work focuses on long-term
reportage investigating social and geopolitical issues, with an approach dedicated to
conveying the complexity of the human condition in critical contexts.

His photographs have been published by leading international outlets, including National
Geographic Italia, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, The Times,
The Guardian, BBC, Le Monde, L’OBS, Stern Magazine, Der Spiegel, Süddeutsche
Zeitung, NZZ, and Corriere della Sera, Vanity Fair, Al Jazeera, CNN, Days Japan
Magazine, Herald Sun Melbourne, and The Australian.

Messori developed his visual identity and project methodology through intensive seminars
with Martin Parr, Josef Koudelka, and Gianni Berengo Gardin. These experiences allowed
him to refine a language that bridges the tradition of fine-art photography with the
demands of modern editorial communication, maintaining a balanced and principled
documentary approach toward his subjects.

His work has received numerous international accolades, including the Pictures of the
Year International (POYi) Environmental Vision Award, alongside awards from PDN Photo
Annual, Neutral Density Awards, Moscow Photo Awards, IPA, FotoWeek DC, and the
Humanity Photo Awards.

In addition to his work in the field, he is engaged in teaching and specialist consultancy,
collaborating with institutions such as the IULM University of Milan, the University of
Verona, Fondazione Fotografia di Modena, FotoLogica Verona, and ISO-LAB Venice. He
also serves as a strategic consultant and portfolio reviewer, having recently held the role of
mentor and tutor for the 2024 edition of Fotografia Europea. Furthermore, he provides
online one-to-one analysis and guidance for students and industry professionals.

He is currently based between the United Kingdom and Italy.