Husniddin Ato works in the field of photojournalism in a combination of artistic and documentary photography. His photographs and works are regularly published in local and foreign media, as well as in print and online publications. ​Husniddin is the founder of the non-governmental photo agency PressPhoto.Uz, which is specializes photojournalism. During his career, he has photographed for organizations including the UN, UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, and USAID. ​A special place in Husniddin's work is devoted to the cultural life, traditions, rites, and ethnography of Uzbekistan and other countries. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Lessons and Trainings on Photography Skills for Deaf People in Uzbekistan

The project taught photography skills to 10 deaf students and provided opportunities for professional development for the deaf community through practical lessons. Topics included perspective, lighting, exposure, camera settings, photographer's ethics and primary editing of photographs.  To view the photos taken by the students please visit: @deafphotographers • Instagram photos and videos and Deaf Photography Uzbekistan | Facebook.

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IVLP Exchange Experience

Husniddin participated in the IVLP Project A Global Moment in Time: Photojournalists Document the Challenges and Opportunities of the COVID Era, organized by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning, in partnership with International House, International Institute of Wisconsin, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Global Minnesota, WorldOregon, World Partnerships, Inc., and Global Santa Fe.

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Washington, DC; Tampa, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Santa Fe, NM; Portland, OR; Charlottesville, SC; Dallas, TX; Milwaukee, WI

Country: Uzbekistan

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