Lisa Kristine

Lisa Kristine is an internationally recognized fine-art photographer, humanitarian, activist, and speaker. For more than 30 years, she has been traveling to document the lives of indigenous people and social causes in over 150 countries on six continents, meeting people at the level of the heart. Kristine’s work, which includes documenting modern slavery and the wisdom of indigenous cultures, has been exhibited and included in permanent collections in museums across the United States and internationally.

The current that runs through her work is the belief in the inherent dignity of every living being. Kristine masterfully navigates the emotional landscapes of her subjects and their environments, driving awareness around critical issues such as human trafficking, indigenous wisdom, and global unity. She uses her photography to expose deeply human stories and inspire change, fostering a sense of kinship and positive change across communities worldwide.

Kristine’s unique blend of still-documentary journalism and fine art has garnered widespread acclaim in the world of photography and the international humanitarian stage. She is the recipient of a Lucie Humanitarian Award, presented at Carnegie Hall, honoring the greatest achievements of master photographers. Notable figures including Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Pat Mitchell have praised her work for its impact and emotional power. She has delivered keynote speeches at prominent global venues including TED stages, the Vatican, Wisdom 2.0, Thomson Reuters Summits, and Trust Conferences. Her TEDx talk titled "Photos That Bear Witness to Modern Slavery" has been viewed nearly 3 million times.