Journalist, Producer & Fixer

I am a journalist documenting migration, displacement, conflict and life at the edges of crisis. My work is rooted in ethics, accountability, and the belief that people are worth more than the worst moments of their lives.

The city of Mumbai, India watches the sunset as a fisherman collects dinner amongst a river of trash.

Let’s Work Together

Field Reporting & Humanitarian Work Field Reporting & Humanitarian Work
Field Reporting & Humanitarian Work
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I conduct field research and deliver visual reporting for humanitarian and conflict journalism, with experience operating in high-risk and politically sensitive environments; I am open to long-term assignments.

Short-term Projects, News & Reportage Short-term Projects, News & Reportage
Short-term Projects, News & Reportage
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I provide rapid-response visual reporting for short-term news assignments, delivering accurate, well-captioned photography from the field under tight deadlines and evolving conditions.

Consulting & Training Consulting & Training
Consulting & Training
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I provide consulting and training on ethical visual storytelling, field practice, and editorial standards for journalism and humanitarian organisations, inclusive of social media advisory for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

A black and white photo of a street scene with a building, tangled overhead wires, a man walking, and parked motorbikes.
A narrow alleyway filled with trash bags and debris, with an individual walking away from the camera, surrounded by dilapidated buildings with makeshift awnings and exposed wiring.
A black and white photo of an urban area with a canal or drainage ditch running through the center, reflecting buildings and the sky. Overgrown vegetation and debris line the banks, with high-rise buildings in the background and a group of people standing along a fence on the left side.
A black-and-white photo of a coastal scene with a person in the shallow water near the shore, and a flock of birds flying over the ocean in the background.
Street scene in a busy area with people walking and standing, a scooter parked on the side, shopfronts with signs in a language other than English, and buildings with balconies decorated with hanging lights. The scene is in black and white.
A person wearing a striped shirt with the word 'HUGGING' on it, holding a phone with both hands.
Two men wearing hats and jackets sit on a motorbike in an open field with trees in the background.
Street scene with people walking and vehicles, a bus decorated with campaign posters in a city.
Street scene with children in the foreground, smiling and playing, and a building with shops and hanging decorations in the background. You would hardly know that Dharavi is the most poverty stricken slum in the world.
A street scene in an urban area in black and white. A person wearing a face covering and hat is standing next to a bicycle loaded with bags and produce. This is the reality for most street sellers in Vietnam.
Two young girls standing outside against a plain wall, one girl looks confused and the other girl appears playful, with trash scattered on the ground. This is their day-today as illegal migrants in Aman, Jordan.
Silhouettes of two people, a man and a woman, standing on a rocky shoreline at sunset or sunrise, with the sun near the horizon over the ocean in the background.
A black and white photo of the sea with a man walking in the shallow water near the shore. Several birds are flying over the water in the sky.
Black and white photo of a city skyline with high-rise buildings in the background, a water body with small boats in the foreground, and a hazy atmosphere.
A black and white photograph of a discarded running shoe and cigarette butts on the leaf-covered ground. This is the reality of Calais' Migrant camps today, as the police move them along every two days.
Black and white photo of several people standing and sitting along a roadside, with power lines and billboards in the background in India, Hampi.
People gathered along the rocky shoreline of a river, some wading in the water, others standing or sitting on rocks, with a forested mountain in the background. Down the road, there is a river of trash. But here, people wash and drink, India, Hampi.
A narrow alleyway in a low-income neighborhood, with hanging laundry, scattered trash, and a person walking away from the camera. The buildings are worn and cluttered, with dark shadows and some sunlight. This is Dharavi Slums, Mumbai, India.
A black-and-white photo of a street scene with tangled power lines overhead, a person walking near parked motorcycles, and buildings in the background. This is the most dangerous favela in Rio de Janeiro.
Street vendor woman sitting on a stool near a stall with various goods, in an urban setting with small plastic stools, buckets, and containers. She is selling sandwiches she made at home. Vietnam.
A cluttered workshop or garage with various tools, posters, a clock, and a fan, with fluorescent lighting and shelves in Naples, Italy.
In the migrant camps where many Gazan's now live, in Aman, Jordan, a man builds a fairground for the children, by hand, from scrap metal.
A man wearing glasses and a leather jacket sitting on a park bench, with a backpack and jacket draped over the bench, looking at his phone in Paris, France during the work day.
Black and white photo of a cityscape with rooftops and chimneys, some with satellite dishes and water tanks, under a cloudy sky as the people in the slums of Dharavi, Mumbai desperately work below.
Two men are sitting on a bench on a city sidewalk, looking at their phones waiting for people to buy their fakes in Vietnam, Hanoi.
Night market scene illuminated by a single bright hanging bulb, with stalls displaying handbags, hats, and accessories, and wet cobblestone streets of Marrakech.
Two people sitting on a wooden bench in a city square, one man and one woman, engaged in conversation. Behind them is a building with architectural details and barred windows. There is a young woman walking in the background, and a signboard on the l
Four men sitting on benches against a stone wall in black and white; two jackets and a bag hanging on hooks on the wall, waiting for prayer to start in Instanbul.
A young boy with curly hair standing outdoors next to a weathered pole wrapped with wires, holding a plastic bottle, in the City of God in Rio's most dangerous favela.
A man, shot three times in gang violence in Brasil, shows off his scars.

Big Ideas, Real Impact

I ideate, produce and direct documentary films, working with a trusted international team to deliver video reporting and visual stories in a wide range of environments.

We are experienced operating in complex, remote, and high-pressure environments, managing projects from research and pre-production through filming and delivery. Our work supports editorial reporting, advocacy, and funding efforts by producing clear, credible films that raise awareness, communicate impact, and strengthen engagement with audiences and stakeholders.

For photographer Giles Duley, two of the most intimate acts you can share with someone are taking their portrait and sharing a meal. Both require a form of intimacy; they are a language of connection, built on respect and the willingness to be present in a moment together.

Alys’ current project has taken her to Naples, where she is exploring the Neapolitan tradition of “Las Morfia”; the art form that assigns numbers to different components of dreams. It’s a tradition that can heavily influence the daily lives of the people of Naples.

About me

After recovering from a serious medical complication, I became deeply committed to documenting the world with greater context, dignity, and purpose. That experience sharpened my focus on stories that reveal both resilience and systemic failure - the space where humanity survives conflict and extremes.

I’m a photojournalist and visual storyteller dedicated to producing photography and written reporting that uphold accuracy, ethical integrity, and genuine human connection. My work seeks to portray people and communities with nuance - resisting simplification, avoiding spectacle, and reflecting the full complexity of lived experience.

Through sustained visual and written storytelling, I strive to create work that informs, connects, and endures - stories that foster public understanding and respect for the realities behind headlines.

Ispica - Emergency Team
Filmmaking and production made easier with a team that can handle all copywriting, social campaigns, design work and video in house.
A woman standing next to an open green safari vehicle in a grassy plain with a hill in the background, smiling and holding a smartphone.

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