June • 2023
Yam is an excellent photographer, easy communication, project delivered on time. Highly recommend.
Yam G.
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
1 review$450 - $1000 / Day
About
Yam G-Jun, a writer and photojournalist currently based in Central Asia, has been a photographer for the Associated Press, covering local and international news stories in Malaysia and Chicago. Holds a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago, an alumnus of Eddie Adams Workshop XXIV and the New York Times Student Journalism Institute. Published work can be found at The New York Times, Le Monde, The Financial Times, Getty Images, Rest of World, Asian Development Bank, USAID, etc. He was awarded National Geography Explorer Grant 2023, first place in the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People Category 2019, the Studs Terkel Scholarship for his work in Pilsen, the Illinois College Press Association Spot News Photo of the Year, and has exhibited his work in various group shows in New York state, Chicago and Malaysia
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Produced for International Monetary Fund
Kyrgyz Republic Pandemic Recovery
As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic, hope rises on the horizon as vaccines become available and the pace of vaccinations picks up speed.
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
Produced for Asian Development Bank
Straighten Public Health - Kyrgyz Republic
ADB COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Project supports 18 hospitals and medical facilities in Kyrgyz Republic to acquire new medical equipments and train staffs in new practices.
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
The Red Diaspora
The Dungans are Chinese Muslims who call themselves Hui (回族). They are a lesser-known Chinese diaspora who live in China’s neighboring states, such as Kyrgyzstan, for more than 100 years. After fleeing war and religious persecution, the Hui settled in Central Asia and started to build their lives here. The name “Dungans” was given to them by the Russians and Central Asians. Even though they share the same religion as Central Asians, the Dungan still face discrimination from those who don't view the Dungan as their countrymen. These ethnic tensions often simmer below the surface, fuelled by jealousy of their success in business and farming practices, giving rise to violent attacks. Although it doesn't happen often, the Dungans understand that they are not considered equal among the Central Asians.
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
5.0 Produced for International Monetary Fund
IMF Mission to Kazahstan
- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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- 4K video camera
- DSLR or equivalent
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- External recorder
- Wireless lavalier mic
- Shotgun mic
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- Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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