Jana Ašenbrennerová Jana Ašenbrennerová

photographer | writer | anthropologist

jana@asenbrennerova.com +14158902982

I’m a Czech photojournalist currently based in San Francisco and Prague.

I specialize in social documentary and dedicate most of my time to international reporting, pursuing independent projects primarily in Africa and Asia. In collaboration with nonprofit organizations (NGO), I document humanitarian efforts in different parts of the world. This work often leads me to the discovery of new long-term stories on which I work independently.

My main passion is storytelling. I strive to portray emotions, intimate moments and the great variety of interactions between people. I aim to capture the moments when inhibition is absent and people become their own true selves. These moments are the most rewarding aspect of my work.

In summer I lead National Geographic Student Expeditions, teaching photography and storytelling in different parts of the world.

I’m a member of Women Photograph.

Awards
2014 World Press Photo
2014 Czech Press Photo
2013 Czech Press Photo
2012 Czech Press Photo
2011 Emerging Talent - Getty Reportage
2011 China International Press Photo
2011 PDNedu
2011 SFBAPPA
2010 National Geographic
2010 Czech Press Photo
2010 CPOY
Exhibits
2020 Eyes On Main Street, USA
2016 Prague Pride, Czech Republic
2015 Consulate General of the Czech
Republic in Los Angeles
2015 Prague Pride, Czech Republic
2015 LGBT film festival, Toulouse France
2014 World Press Photo
2014 Zoo Hluboká, Czech Republic
2012 The American Association for the
Advancement of Science, Disposable
Culture, Washington D.C.
2012 Carte Blanche Gallery, San Francisco
2011 Art Of Photography Show