The event was held on January 22, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Session Description:

Join us for an insightful session with Louie Palu, a Canadian-American documentary photographer and filmmaker with over 30 years of experience covering social and political issues. From wars and human rights violations to environmental crises, Louie shares his unique perspective through powerful imagery. Using straightforward tools and an unpretentious approach, he captures moments that tell compelling stories. 

In this talk, we will explore his long-term projects including “The Season of War” in Afghanistan, “The Drug War” on the US-Mexico border, and “The Last Ice” in the Arctic. This session offers a deep dive into the responsibilities of documentary photographers facing global crises and the power of images to shape our understanding of the world.

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Louie Palu Bio:

Louie Palus is a Canadian/American photographer and filmmaker whose work has examined social political issues, such as human rights and conflict for 30-years. He has been selected for a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, World Press Photo, Best of Photojournalism, and POYi awards. His work has examined topics such as the drug war in Mexico, conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine, and changing geopolitics in the Arctic. Based in Washington D.C. he has been focused on an ongoing in-depth project covering U.S. politics. His images and films have been published, exhibited, and screened widely. He holds an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Website: www.louiepalu.com