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Discover Sri Lanka's best news photographers on our platform. Capturing the heart of the story, our professionals are available nationwide. In-Depth News Photography: Our photographers are skilled in presenting the news story through powerful images. Event Coverage: Comprehensive event coverage by top news photographers in Sri Lanka. Documentary Photography: From political developments to cultural events, our photographers document every significant moment. Breaking News Photography: Reacting swiftly, our photographers capture the breaking news in Sri Lanka in real time. Rahula Maheela Bandara, Akila Jayawardena and Sahan Basnayake are our top photographers in Sri Lanka, but you can also use our powerful search to find exactly what you are looking for.

We have photographers in Anuradhapura, Colombo and Matara.

Photographers in Sri Lanka



Rahula Maheela Bandara

Colombo, Sri Lanka
rahula maheela is a Former Radio presenter, Video presenter, Television Anchor, Music Video Director, Lyrics writer, Actor, journalist, travel blogger, Broadcast Radio/television Producer, and Fixer based in Colombo Sri Lanka with more than seventeen years of experience. He started his career with Read morea television channel (a famous channel in Sri Lanka) and became an owner of a YouTube channel called Reuter Traveler and an owner of an audio/video production house in Sri Lanka. Apart from that, he was the pioneer in introducing daytime musical shows to Sri Lanka with a massive crowd. Also, he has hosted several programs in many countries such as the USA, and INDIA. Content creator on social platforms & mechanical engineer in mechatronics and manufacturing. Facebook - rahula maheela / inst - rahul_x01.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Topics
Film & Theatre Entertainment & Celebrity Social
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Akila Jayawardena

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Akila Jayawardena is based in Colombo. An independent photojournalist, visual storyteller, and artist. Akila represents the fourth generation of photojournalism in Sri Lanka.
Akila started his career in photojournalism in 2017 as a freelance photographer at Ceylon Today, one of the main English Read morenewspapers in the country. He is also a regular contributor to Roar Media, a South Asia-based digital media platform, publishing photo stories on various subjects.

In 2019, Akila joined the Nur Photo Agency in Italy as a contributor, where he received the opportunity to take his images to an international audience. His work during Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 lockdowns as well as the following economic crisis has been published on multiple international news platforms. Locally, he continues to freelance his skills at the Sunday Times, one of the leading English newspapers on the island, and he also worked as a freelance photographer (2019 to 2021) at the Ravaya, an alternative Sinhala newspaper in Sri Lanka.

Service: Photography (Documentary, News Spots, Events ), Videographer, Fixer
Languages
English
Services
Photography
Topics
Investigative Reporting

Sahan Basnayake

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Sahan Basnayake is an  Electronic & print Media journalist based in Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka for nearly 11 years. He had the opportunity to cover the civil war in Sri Lanka as a Journalist for Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and Rivira Media Corporation. He Had spent a month Read moreIn United States studying about how to promote Civil Society through new media under the IVLP fellowship of United states department of states. Currently he is  focusing on the New media trends like 360 video, Live streaming, Drone Journalism, Solution Journalism & Business models in Journalism.
Languages
English Sinhala
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
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Topics
Politics Current Affairs Technology
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Buddhini Ekanayake

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Buddhini Ekanayake is a fixer and documentary filmmaker based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Languages
English Hindi Sinhala
Services
Documentaries Photography Fixing
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Topics
Arts & Books Food & Drink Music
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Aanya Wipulasena

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Aanya Wipulasena is a journalist based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

You can find out more information on LinkedIn- https://lk.linkedin.com/in/aanya-wipulasena-0b9657170
Languages
English Sinhala
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
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Topics
Current Affairs Natural Disasters Media Training
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Angelo Samarawickrema

Colombo, Sri Lanka
I am Angelo Samarawickrema, a photojournalist/Investigative Journalist based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. My call sign in the Industry is "TheClickmeister or TheOne&OnlyClickmeister."
 Having over 25 years in field experience having covered disaster zones of Colombo and around Sri Lanka both during and Read morepost Civil War which concluded in 2009. Having lived in the Uk for a period of close to ten years, covered many protests and other events from music festivals to street photography which is a passion discovering people and expression of cultures. But upon returning to the Island of Sri Lanka in 2005, has managed to work through humanitarian organisations covering many struggled of both the living conditions and the ongoing political struggled in the Island to its present day being involved in documenting over a month and half of protests and many clashes between the people and the tri forces. 

Angelo is currently based in Colombo and available for assignments within the Island and overseas having a active passport.

His experience covers from both behind the camera and in front of the camera reporting on site during critical stages. I speak two languages fluently and read and write both English and Singhalese and able to adapt to any environment. Am a team player and can work within a team as well.

I have covered events in both corporate and private sector, street documentary plus political crisis to vigils and protests,Film & Theatre and much more and am available for other online assignments as I've covered a few projects for the Guardian in London and also AlJazeera.
Languages
English Sinhala
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop Documentaries
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Topics
Politics Current Affairs Science & Environment
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Janitha Disanayaka

Colombo, Sri Lanka
A seasoned Art Director, Motion Animator, Documentary Director, and Photographer. With over 6 years of experience in visual storytelling and a keen eye for detail, I strive to create professional and compelling content that captivates audiences.

In the realm of art direction and motion animation,Read more I bring ideas to life by seamlessly blending creativity and technical expertise. Through my work, I aim to immerse viewers in dynamic and engaging visual experiences that leave a lasting impact. Moreover, my proficiency in graphic design allows me to craft visually stunning and polished compositions across various mediums.

As a documentary director, I delve into the realms of reality, shedding light on compelling narratives that inspire and educate. Meanwhile, my passion for photography enables me to capture the essence of fleeting moments, preserving them in breathtaking images.

Browse through my portfolio and witness the seamless fusion of creativity and professionalism. Each project reflects my commitment to delivering clean and polished works that resonate with viewers. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to collaborating with you on your next creative endeavor.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Documentaries Corporate Content
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Topics
Arts & Books Entertainment & Celebrity

Bruce Buttery

Matara, Sri Lanka
bruce buttery is a filmmaker based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
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Topics
Business Finance Politics
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Tharaka Basnayaka

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Award-winning Photojournalist | trainer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Won 'The Photojournalist of the year' at the top journalism awards ceremony, Journalism Awards for Excellence, Sri Lanka in 2019.

**Breaking News, Extreme Weather and International sports assignments covered for Bloomberg, Read moreNurphoto, Getty Images, Associated Press.

Portfolio - https://tharaka.pictures/portfolio
Published photographs - https://tharaka.pictures/published

**Training and editorial assignments
* USA [Oklahoma] (2012)
* China [Beijing, Lanzhou] (2014)
* United Arab Emirates [Dubai & Abu Dhabi] 2018.

Graduated with Masters Degree ( Executive Master of Science in Mass Communication, Asia e University )
An International Exchange Alumni, in 2012 studied 'New Media Journalism' at University of Oklahoma.
**Won the award for the Best Student(Print) at Sri Lanka College of Journalism.

**2 International Medals for his photography.
(1) Gold Medal at International Salon of Reporter Photography (Life Press Photo) 2015
(2) Silver Medal- 5th International Exhibition of Photography organized under the theme of “Climate Change” 2016
Languages
English Sinhala
Services
Feature Stories Photography 360 Videography
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Topics
Breaking News Fact Checking

Damith Wickramasinghe

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Damith Wickramasinghe is a journalist based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Languages
English
Services
Documentaries Photography 360 Videography
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Topics
Technology Natural Disasters Film & Theatre
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