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About NurPhoto Agency
Independent photojournalistic agency illuminating stories that matter since 2013
Nur in Arabic means "light." We shed light on stories, places, and events that provoke thought and spark curiosity through powerful visual journalism.
Our Mission
NurPhoto Agency aims to shed light on stories, places, and events that provoke thought and spark curiosity. Our mission is to raise questions rather than provide answers, delivering images that explore the human condition and seek beauty, even in dramatic or spectacular moments.
What We Do
NurPhoto delivers over 2,000 photos daily, covering major events in news, politics, economics, sports, and entertainment from around the world. With photographers stationed across every continent, we provide comprehensive global coverage and diverse perspectives on the events that shape our world.
Our vibrant and dynamic approach—rooted in the ethos of "street photography"—captures the poetry of everyday life by immersing ourselves in the social fabric of the people we document. This extensive network of professional photojournalists ensures we deliver authentic, timely imagery from even the most remote locations, providing media organizations with unparalleled access to global visual storytelling.
Our Values
Global Perspective
International team covering stories from around the world
Award-Winning
Winners of World Press Photo and POYI
Real-Time Coverage
Delivering breaking news as events unfold
Global Distribution & Partnerships
NurPhoto operates through strategic partnerships with major international distributors and news agencies to ensure worldwide reach.
This international distribution network is supported by a diverse team of correspondents, journalists, photographers, graphic designers, translators, and videographers. Our digital-first approach and collaborative partnerships enable rapid dissemination of visual content from major events to newsrooms worldwide.
Coverage & Quality Standards
From the outset, NurPhoto has prioritized on-the-ground presence at significant international events. Our photographers have documented conflicts, protests, political events, major sporting competitions, and cultural moments across the globe—from the Middle East conflicts to the war in Ukraine, from demonstrations in various regions to international championships.
The agency's photographic style emphasizes immediacy and authenticity. By adopting a street photography approach, our photographers immerse themselves in events as they unfold, capturing spontaneous moments that convey the atmosphere and human dimension of news stories. This methodology, combined with technical excellence, has established NurPhoto as a reliable source for editorial photography in the international market.
Our History
NurPhoto Agency was founded in 2013 by photojournalist Manuel Romano as an independent press agency focused on editorial photography.
The agency was established to provide a platform for visual journalists worldwide and deliver independent photographic coverage of global events.