BrunoThevenin

Photojournalist
based in Madrid

Award of Excellence
Pictures of the Year International 83, 2026

About

Photojournalist
based in Madrid

Portrait of Bruno Thevenin

Bruno Thevenin is a Spanish-French photojournalist based in Madrid, renowned for his compelling visual storytelling from the world’s most challenging conflict zones.

Trained in both photography and journalism, he has collaborated with top international outlets including El Mundo, The Sunday Times, Associated Press, De Volkskrant, and El País.

Bruno’s work spans a remarkable range of global crises—from Native American uprisings in North Dakota to the occupied territories of the West Bank, Sahrawi refugee camps, migration routes across the Balkans and the Mediterranean, and the wars in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Syria.

Since 2017, he has focused intensively on the Middle East, capturing the region’s escalating violence, political unrest, and human stories with striking clarity and empathy.

His photographs have been exhibited internationally and recognized in prestigious competitions, reflecting both the depth and impact of his work.

Recognition

Pictures of the Year International 83 · 2026
Award of Excellence, Daily Life“Noor” means “Light.”

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A child in an ambulance with balloons. Original photograph and POY recognition mark.
“Noor” means “Light.” · Pictures of the Year International