Biography

Shunta Kimura is a Japan-based documentary photographer whose practice aims to provide the public with new perspectives on contemporary environmental and social issues and to explore ways toward solutions.

His works have received international recognition, including awards such as the Sony World Photography Awards.

In 2024, he was honored with Artistic Recognition by Harry Gruyaert at the Trieste Photo Days, further affirming the resonance of my visual narratives within the global documentary photography.

His ongoing project, “The chronicle of us,” has been featured in Newsweek Japan and contributes meaningfully to discussions of people’s vulnerability and resilience in the face of climate change.

● Awards and Participated events

【2022】

・Sony World Photography Awards 2022, Professional Competition, Environment Category 1st place

・International Photography Awards 2022,  Professional Editorial/Press Environment category 3rd place

【2023】

・Lens Culture Emerging Talent Awards 2023, 25 selected photographers

【2024】

・Trieste Photo Days, Project selection by Harry Gruyaert, One of the Artistic recognitions

【2025】

・Sony World Photography Awards 2025, Professional Competition, Environment Category and Japan Award shortlist

・Rencontres de la Photographie Marrakech 5th Edition + Festival OFF Arles 2025, Open submission winner

【2026】

・Belfast Photo Festival Open submission winner

・New York Times Portfolio Review 2026, one of the selected participants

● Group Exhibition

【2022】

・Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Exhibitions (London, Tokyo, etc)

【2023】

・Tokyo Documentary Photo 2023 (Tokyo)

【2024】

・Lens Culture Award exhibition Discoveries 2024 (New York)

・Tokyo Documentary Photo 2024 (Tokyo)

【2025】

・Sony World Photography Awards 2025 Exhibition (London)

・Rencontres de la Photographie Marrakech 5th Edition + Festival OFF Arles 2025 Exhibition (Dakhla, Arles)

・Tokyo Documentary Photo 2025 (Tokyo)

● Publication

【2025】

・Newsweek Japan: Picture Power 02/18/2025