About

Anselmo Cunha

Brazil

Anselmo Cunha (b. 1991) graduated as journalist in 2014 and has since worked in various newsrooms across local media outlets in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, where he lives. Currently, he works as a freelance multimedia photojournalist, contributing to publications such as Folha de S.Paulo and Agence France-Presse.

Cunha strives to bridge the gap between the traditional language of photojournalism and the depth of documentary photography. Through his work, he not only explores personal expression but also seeks to drive social transformation with his authorial projects.

World Press Photo Involvement:
2025 World Press Photo Contest winner

Anselmo Cunhas on Social Media: 
Instagram: @cunhaanselmo
 

Anselmo Cunha

Portrait credit: Bibiana Gallas