A conversation between photographers Daniel Rye and Danielle Villasana, chaired by Ulrik Haagerup. Photographers Daniel and Danielle will share a selection of their work and explain why they feel that...
Danielle Villasana
Danielle Villasana is an independent photojournalist based in Istanbul whose documentary work focuses on human rights around the world. She is a National Geographic Explorer, Magnum Foundation awardee, an alumna of the Eddie Adams Workshop, and an International Women's Media Foundation fellow.
In 2014, Danielle co-founded Everyday Latin America and in 2016 she helped create The Everyday Project's Community Team where she has worked on various initiatives, such as their digital publication Re-Picture, a mentorship program supporting emerging photographers around the world, and group projects with the support of organizations such as National Geographic Society and ICRC. Everyday Africa began in 2012 in Ivory Coast as an effort to rise above the media-driven stereotypes that plague the continent. Following its viral success, an international movement began as like-minded storytellers worldwide created their own @Everyday feeds on Instagram that use photography to combat cliché, promote local norms, and celebrate global commonalities.