Muhammad Amdad Hossain | 1057

Muhammad Amdad Hossain is an Award-Winning Travel And Documentary Photographer who has already received more than 150 awards. He is currently working as a PHOTOJOURNALIST/ PHOTOGRAPHER/CONTRIBUTOR with Zuma Press(USA), NurPhoto Agency(ITALY), Getty images(US), Majority World Photo Agency (UK) and Solent news and photo agency(UK). Ever since he was a child growing up in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Muhammad Amdad Hossain has been fascinated by photography. Lacking access to a proper camera, he started out taking pictures with his mobile phone, but soon realised he needed to upgrade. It was in 2016, with a loan from a rural NGO and the support of his parents, that he finally managed to purchase a DSLR camera and his photographic journey truly commenced. ‘Travel and documentary photography are the areas of his interest and his have a fascination for portrait photography,’ he says. ‘Travel and photography go hand in hand and I have been travelling near and far to depict interesting human stories for the last few years. His passion is to explore the different aspects of human life and document them.’ Now 23 years old and just completed political science course at Chittagong College under National University of Bangladesh, his work has gone from strength to strength, winning more than 100 awards and being featured in magazines and newspapers around the world. For Amdad, it’s important to capture both the beauty he sees before him and the many socio-economic problems he encounters in his home country. It’s something he views as a responsibility, not just an interest. ‘As a documentary photographer, it is my responsibility to showcase the socio-economic issues, as well as the impact on human life,’ he says. ‘I strongly believe in the power of photography in changing people’s perspective towards social changes and issues.’ But, he’s keen to emphasise that hope often shines through. ‘My photographic journey is not only to capture the social, political and financial issues and conflicts, but also to portray the artistic beauty and enduring power of the human spirit.’ Muhammad Amdad Hossain, an acclaimed photographer, has left an indelible mark on the world of visual storytelling. Their captivating photographs have been published in numerous national and international newspapers and magazines, earning them recognition and acclaim in the global photography community. The extensive list of publications that have featured Muhammad Amdad Hossain's work is a testament to their talent and versatility. Some of the notable newspapers and magazines that have showcased their photographs include ledauphine (France), Daily Observer, TBS News, New Age, Daily Sun, The Independent, The Guardian (London), Chiiz Magazine (India), 121.com (India), Insider, Then24, Wikipedia, Peta Pixel, Forbes, Ze.TT (Germany), Geographical, Life Gate, The Irish Sun, PNA Hoboctn, National Geographic, Spider's Web, The Objective, Watson (Switzerland), RND, UP Magazine, TV 2, P'UBLLCO (Portugal), Protagon.GR, Agrofy News, Forbes Portugal, FAOBangladesh, Youthled, Wanderlust Magazine, Whalbone Magazine (USA), Icaruscomplex Magazines, Flora Fiction Literary Magazine (USA), AP Magazine (UK), News UNROLLED, RT News, FA News, Hiindia, Newstral, Amazon Amazonia, Caraa News, detikNews (Indonesia), CGTN (China), HuffPost (UK), Deccan Herald (Delhi), The National News, FirstPost, MSN, Esquire, Sputnik France, Detiklnet, detikFinance (Indonesia), Sputnik News, Yahoo (UK), x99News, FirstPost, United Nations Brazil, Todayuknews, NewsoTime, Hcabarbieri News, Ria Russia, Guncelkal, The Daily Star (BD), MSN, HeadTopics, Elespectador, BBC Science Focus Magazine, GreenMe Magazine, MoneyControl, DiyPhotography Magazine, Design You Trust, loveExploring Magazine, 2oceansvibe, SuccesslifeLounge Magazine, Greenme Magazine, xatakafoto, DWrong Magazine, Geographical Magazine UK, Iglo News (Indonesia), and SAUDIGAZETTE. In addition to publication success, Muhammad Amdad Hossain has garnered recognition from esteemed photography contests and received awards and prize money from various countries across the globe. Their talent has been acknowledged by the international photography community, establishing them as a prominent figure in the field. The list of international awards Muhammad Amdad Hossain has won is truly impressive and highlights their exceptional abilities. Among the many accolades, Muhammad Amdad Hossain secured the 1st place in the Wort im Bild - International Photography Contest 2023 held in Austria. They also achieved the "GOLD and SILVER AWARD" in the "Portrait" category and the BRONZE AWARD in the "Environment" category in the prestigious Asian Press Photo 2023 competition in Singapore. The first prize in the Black-And-White Photo Competition 2022 in the United States and the Heidelberg Photography Award 2022 in Germany also graced their collection of achievements. Notably, Muhammad Amdad Hossain received the first prize in the "Youth Mental Health and Wellness" category in Youth Excel's photo contest 2022 in the United States. They also clinched the first place in the "Portrait a Hero of Our Time" - Single category and earned a Jury Honorable Mention in the Top News Single & My Planet Series category at "The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest- 2022" in Russia. Furthermore, Muhammad Amdad Hossain triumphed as the first-place winner of the " Value Chains, Post-Harvest Trade and the Creative Capture" category and secured the second place in the Nourishing Nations category in the "SSF Hub’s IYAFA 2022 International photo contest" in Spain. Their excellence was recognized with the first-place win in the international Picture Award 2022 in Germany and the first prize in the 2022 International Photo Competition "Flow of Beauty: Interconnecting Folks and Living Creatures" held in Thailand. The accolades continue with the first prize in the UNEP ONLY ONE EARTH Photography Contest 2022 in Kenya and the first prize in the International Mobile Photography Contest (Student Category) 2022 in the United States. Muhammad Amdad Hossain was also bestowed with the "First Prize" in The Click A Smile – Akshaya Patra's Annual photography Contest 2021 in India and the first prize in the Child Photo Competition 2021. They emerged as a joint winner of the Young Amateur Photographer of the Year 2021 in the United Kingdom and were recognized in the Public Choice Category of the American Photography Open Competition 2021. These are just a few examples of the numerous accolades Muhammad Amdad Hossain has received throughout their illustrious career. With an extensive collection of awards and recognitions from countries such as India, UAE, Kenya, Greece, London, New York, South Africa, UK, USA, Indonesia, Romania, Ecuador, North America, France, Spain, China, Oman, Turkmenistan, Italy, Paris, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Australia, Russia, Rwanda, Poland, Germany, South Korea, Thailand, Colombia, South Korea, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Muhammad Amdad Hossain has firmly established themselves as a world-class photographer. Muhammad Amdad Hossain's dedication to their craft and their ability to capture moments that tell stories have made them an influential figure in the realm of photography. Their work continues to inspire and evoke emotions, creating a lasting impact on viewers worldwide. As Muhammad Amdad Hossain embarks on new creative endeavors, the world eagerly awaits the next chapter in their extraordinary photographic journey.