Shane Bauer is a freelance journalist that aims to expose social, political, and economic issues around the world. A fluent speaker of Arabic, his work has largely focused on the Middle East and North Africa, where he has spent much of the past five years. His writing and photography has been published in the US, UK, Middle East, and Canada including outlets such as the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate.com, The Nation, Aljazeera.net, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, E: The Environmental Magazine, and Black Entertainment Television. He is currently finishing a film about rebels in Darfur entitled “Songs to Enemies and Deserts.” A short version of the project has been distributed by and Wholphin DVD Magazine and was aired on Current TV.
In 2008, Shane received 1st place for independent audio slideshow features in the NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism contest. He was a national finalist for feature photography for the Society of Professional Journalists' 2007 Mark of Excellence Awards. He also received the Lyon Prize in photography in 2007.
He was born in Minnesota, graduated with honors from UC Berkeley with a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, and worked as a welder before becoming a journalist. Shane is available for commission. To purchase prints, view online archives or inquire about additional information please contact him directly.