Steve Simon is an award-winning documentary photographer and author of five critically acclaimed photography books including The Passionate Photographer, chosen as one of Amazon’s "Top Ten Art and Photography Books." with new and remastered edition coming this spring.

He has photographed on assignment in more than 40 countries and has a passion for sharing his knowledge as well. He teaches workshops in-persona and online and lectures at photo conferences around the world. He lives in New York City with his wife Tanja and six-year-old son Sawyer.