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About Tharaka
Tharaka Basnayaka: Award-Winning Photojournalist | Visual Storyteller & Trainer

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka (Available for International Assignments)

Highly decorated and deadline-driven photojournalist specializing in high-impact visual coverage across Breaking News, International Sports, and Extreme Weather. 
Proven ability to operate independently in complex global environments while consistently delivering exclusive, publish-ready content to elite international wire services. Also an accomplished media trainer, ready to mentor and lead visual journalism teams. 

Key Achievements & Global Credentials Achievements

*Photojournalist of the Year Winner, 2019 – Journalism Awards for Excellence, Sri Lanka (The country's top journalism honor).
*World Press Photo - Nominee -6x6 Global Talent Program
*Gold Medal -International Salon of Reporter Photography (Life Press Photo, 2015).
*Silver Medal-5th International Exhibition of Photography: “Climate Change” (2016).


Major Client Roster - Bloomberg, Getty Images, Associated Press (AP), and Nurphoto.
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