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Robert Gilhooly

​Writer / Photographer

Storytelling through words 
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and images ... 

Robert Gilhooly composes stories through words and images.  Among the pages of this website you will find samples of both his photographic and written work. On the photography page, you will also be able to search his extensive photo archive, which showcases over 20 years of his visual work, ranging from images captured during his travels around the globe to photo reportage of social issues and devastating natural disasters. You can also find out more about his recently published book about the Fukushima nuclear disaster. 


NEWS

12.06.2019
​A series of Robert's photos were included in the 2019 Auckland Festival of Photography. The series of 25 images looks at the efforts by local residents to bring a bit of cheer to a Fukushima town that was evacuated after the 2011 nuclear disaster. More details on the festival website here
 and a gallery of related photos here
 

  ​Photography

During Robert's many years in Japan he has amassed an extensive library of licensable photos, which can be viewed here
A search box at the top of the page (there is also one directly above this text), provides a quick way to browse any specific images you require, but if you cannot find what you are looking for don't hesitate to get in touch here. Please use the same contact form to inquire about image licensing.Below are some samples of Robert's photography work.
Japan's suicide forest in pictures
Japan Slum and day laborers
The plight of blue fin tuna in Japan
Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster
Dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan
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                                      ​                              About                

Robert Gilhooly is an award-winning British photographer and writer who is currently based in Japan. His work has appeared in publications around the globe, including Newsweek, Time, the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, The Times, the Guardian, New Scientist and the Australian. He was formerly a staff reporter at the Japan Times. In 2004, he obtained an MA in journalism, during which he focused his studies on photojournalism. He has also contributed to numerous TV documentaries and books. 

In March 2017 his debut book about the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, "Yoshida's Dilemma," was published. You can find out more at www.yoshidas-dilemma.com 
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Robert is fluent in Japanese and warmly welcomes assignments and is willing to travel anywhere within or outside of Japan.

Robert also has extensive experience in event photography, from global sporting events such as the FIFA Club World Cup soccer and global symposiums and events.

For consultation on bookings, image licensing and further information


​CONTACT: 
mobile: 81+(0)90-1824-5976 
email: robgilhooly@yahoo.co.jp
contact form here

このウェブサイトはイギリス出身フォトジャーナリスト、ロバート ギルフーリーによるサイトです。在日19年の経歴を持ち、数多くの写真や記事が世界中の新聞、雑誌などに掲載されました。元英字新聞ジャパンタイムズの記者であり、日本に関わる著書やテレビドキュメンタリーにも貢献しました。

福島原発事故についての本が2017年の3月に出版されました。本についてのサイトはこちらになります。
 

Contact

Get In Touch

Please use the contact form on the right to send me a message, or,  use the contacts below to get in touch. ​
EMAIL / i@japanphotojournalist.com
PHONE /
81 + (0)90-1824-5976
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