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Kathmandu, NP • October 17-22 2025 (Fully Booked)
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Limited Edition Monograph
Cairo: A Beautiful Thing is Never Perfect
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic streets of Cairo through Jonathan Jasberg’s lens. CAIRO: A Beautiful Thing Is Never Perfect captures the essence of one of the most beautiful and fascinating city’s in the world, set against the backdrop of its rich and turbulent history. Follow Jasberg’s journey as he navigates the dense, winding streets of neighborhoods untouched by tourism, revealing a Cairo that challenges and transcends conventional beauty.
- Limited Edition
- Published by Eyeshot
- Hardcover
- 164 pages
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Biography
Since 2010 Jonathan has been living a nomadic lifestyle outside of his home country of the U.S.A. He now travels internationally full-time working as an independent photographer, seeking out destinations that interest him from both a cultural and photographic perspective. He also teaches intensive photography workshops globally to students from around the world.
Jasberg's work has been published in leading print magazines including National Geographic Traveler, New York Magazine, LFI, GEO, and more, along with being exhibited world wide in both solo and group exhibitions. He is the recipient of over 40 international photography awards, including:
- 2022 Author of the Year - Urban Photo Awards at Trieste Photo Days in Trieste, Italy
- 1st Place Best Photo of 2022 - Exibart Contest - Judged by Steve McCurry
- 1st Place Street Photo Project of 2021 - Paris International Street Photo Awards
- 1st Place Series - Eyeshot Open Call 2022
- 1st Place Image - Life Framer World Traveler of 2022 -Judged by Steve McCurry
- 1st Place Series - Istanbul Street Photography Festival 2022
- 1st Place Image - Paris International Street Photo Awards 2021
- 1st Place Solo Exhibition - Trieste Photo Days 2021
- 1st Place Image -reFocus Awards Street Contest 2022
- 1st Place Image - LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2023
- 1st Place Series - Tehran Street Photography Festival 2023
- Winner - LensCulture 2024 Critics Choice Awards
- Winner - FeatureShoot Emerging Photography Awards 2024
- Awarded - Critical Mass Top 50 Artist 2024
He has been a guest speaker for B&H Photo, Leica Store, and Trieste Photo Days, as well as an educator through his group and private bespoke street photography workshops. In addition to exclusively shooting with Leica cameras, Jonathan is a member of the Xiaomi Global Creators Team, as an ambassador of their phones co-engineered with Leica.
A full list of awards, publications and exhibitions can be seen here.
Jasberg’s images perfectly embody the essence of this genre, encapsulating Henri Cartier Bresson’s theory of perception, “the decisive moment,” as he intricately yet spontenously frames everyday instances from across the globe. Equipped with an innate understanding of light and a discerning eye for color, his dynamic compositions, often layered, grow even more captivating the longer they are viewed.
It can often be challenging to create a personal point of view at famous landmarks. This image feels authentic and tells a story.
Jonathan’s aims are modest: to create images that we can all “smile at and appreciate the shared beauty of life”. It’s something he achieves with ease, don’t you think?
His unique perspective and commitment to documenting the intricacies of urban life make Jasberg one of the rising street photographers to follow. Through his lens, he captures the vibrant narratives that unfold in the streets, inviting viewers to engage with the cultural tapestry of the places he explores. His work not only reflects his personal journey but also highlights the broader human experience, making his photographs resonate deeply with audiences.
