Dr. Paul Lowe, a Course Leader of the Masters program in Photojournalism and Documentary has sadly passed away. He was announced dead through a social media publication that read “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Paul Lowe, whose brilliant life was cut short in Los Angeles, California on Saturday. Paul was a courageous and beloved comrade, and a deeply devoted father and husband. The loss is shocking and overwhelming, and our hearts go out to his wife and family.”
Who was Paul Lowe?
Paul Rob Lowe was a Reader in Documentary Photography and the Course Leader of the Masters program in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London, UK. Paul was an award-winning freelance photographer who has been published in TIME, Newsweek, Life, The Sunday Times Magazine, The Observer, and The Independent, amongst others.
He has covered breaking news the world over, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, Nelson Mandela’s release, famine in Africa, the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, the Rwandan genocide, and the destruction of Grozny. He was currently developing an online educational program for developing-world photographers in conjunction with the World Press Photo Foundation in Amsterdam. He lives and works in Sarajevo.
Paul Lowe Books
His book, “Bosnians,” documenting 10 years of the war and post-war situation in Bosnia, was published in April 2005 by Saqi books. His research interest focuses on the photography of conflict, and he has contributed chapters to the books “Picturing Atrocity: Photography in Crisis” (Reaktion, 2012) and “Photography and Conflict.” His most recent books include “Photography Masterclass” published by Thames and Hudson, and “Understanding Photojournalism,” co-authored with Dr. Jenny Good, published by Bloomsbury Academic Press.
His contributions as a photographer and his work with FOTOIST left a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Paul’s talent, passion, and leadership will be greatly missed, not only in the photographic community but by all who were touched by his warmth and generosity.
