Ian Dawson is a photographer whose work is guided by a lifelong fascination with the planet’s most remote and fragile environments. A fine art graduate, he has built an international career as a photojournalist, picture editor, and filmmaker, producing work for The Sunday Times, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and many other leading publications. His assignments have ranged widely - from conflict zones and royal tours to wildlife and environmental reportage.

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An award-winning press photographer represented by Getty Images, Ian now focuses on the polar regions, where he documents people, wildlife, and landscapes at the frontlines of environmental change. His approach is grounded in quiet observation and respectful engagement, aiming to bear witness rather than impose narrative.

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In 2021, Ian was appointed a Photo and Brand Ambassador for PONANT expedition cruises. His ongoing polar work will soon be published in a fine-art book created in ​​​...