Brent Stirton, 39, is the senior staff photographer for the assignment division of Getty Images, New York. Getty Images is the largest photographic agency in the world. He specializes in documentary work and is known for his alternative approaches. He travels an average of nine months of the year on assignment.

His portraits as well as his photojournalism projects are breathtaking and heartbreaking.
So many people can take a pretty picture, but I really appreciate that there is a very clear message, and educational angle to his work. Not to mention that the photos themselves are incredible pieces of art.

all hail Brent

to check out his work, visit www.brentstirton.com