Edoardo Santangelo is a documentary photographer and videographer oriented towards the investigation of social contemporary issues, with particular attention to international development and humanitarian emergencies. Holding a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Energy Studies, his focus is on documenting the lived experiences of rural communities and displaced populations, while illustrating the impact of development programmes from the field.

With a diploma in Documentary Photography and a deep passion for human interest stories, Edoardo has experience producing compelling visual narratives for international NGOs, UN agencies, and global organisations operating in fragile and vulnerable settings.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, he has worked across Asia (Nepal, India, Bangladesh), West Africa (Togo, Burkina Faso), and East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia).

His photographic practice is driven by a desire to raise awareness, foster empathy, and advocate for change. He is devoted to producing persuasive images that tell stories from the ground up—amplifying unheard voices and contributing to a deeper understanding of the human condition. His work has appeared in a range of publications, including the Poor People’s Energy Outlook, and has been featured in humanitarian reports, conferences, and workshops worldwide. In 2019, his visual documentation for the Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Displacement (HEED) project was exhibited at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, in London.