Biography

KC Nwakalor (b. 1991, Nigeria) is a UK-based Documentary Photographer, Producer, and Educator whose work highlights social, economic, health, and environmental issues particularly its impact on Africa and its diaspora. Through his lens, he documents resilience, vulnerability, and hope, crafting stories that humanise complex issues with care, respect and empathy.

He began his career in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja where he lived and worked for nearly a decade, covering stories in the west africa region notably around the mining and oil exploration sectors, health emergencies, and the political landscapes.

KC’s work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, , Bloomberg Businessweek, The Financial Times, Time Magazine, Le Monde, and NPR, among others and has been commissioned by many non-profits and businesses.

As a Producer in the international development sector, KC pieces together compelling visual narratives that highlight transformative stories of impact. He collaborates with local photographers and filmmakers across more than 30 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia, to authentically document communities facing global health and development challenges. His work raises awareness and supports initiatives that address some of the world’s most neglected health issues.

KC also shares his expertise with early- to mid-career photographers through Skillshare and in-person workshops. His teaching focuses on both technical photography skills and the art of visual storytelling. Through his courses, he inspires students to use their cameras to drive meaningful change while honing their unique photographic voices.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Abuja and a post-graduate certificate in Photojournalism from the New York Institute of Photography and Documentary Storytelling from The University of Arts London. He has participated in prestigious photography workshops, including the VII Academy Foundry Photojournalism Workshop, Magnum Portfolio Review, Canon Storytelling workshop and the New York Times Portfolio Review. He is a recipient of the Adobe Creative Residence Community Fund and has been nominated for the World Press Photo 6x6 Global Talent.

His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has delivered talks and workshops at institutions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Photographic Society, World Press Photo, and Magnum Foundation. KC is a member of Diversify Photo, The Royal Photographic Society, the Frontline Freelance Register, and the African Photojournalism Database (APJD).

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