Steve Simon

"I am even more passionate now about photography then I was as a 12-year-old novice photographer in my native Montreal. I have followed my camera into privileged and extraordinary situations and I still believe photography can make a positive difference in our world. I want to add my voice to the many photographers shining a spotlight on issues and events that need to be seen in our world."

Since 2002, Steve has been documenting the AIDS crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. His latest book Heroines & Heroes, is a call to action, a visual milepost on the 25-year chronicle of the HIV-AIDS pandemic, reminding us where love and determination exist, there is hope.

His work is in the permanent collections of numerous fine arts institutes, including the George Eastman House, and his many international awards, such as The Global Health Council Photography Award for his work on AIDS in Africa, speak to his passion as an activist, and dedication to documenting the human experience.

His recent work can be found in Mother Jones, The Digital Journalist, RobGalbraith.com, The New York Times Magazine, Life, Colors, Le Monde, Walrus and Harpers.

www.stevesimonphoto.com