I provide photography and videography services to international humanitarian organizations, theaters, musicians, dancers, and private clients across the globe.
I started my career in photography as a social photojournalist in 2008, right upon graduating from the Faculty of Photojournalism.
Since 2013 I have been applying my journalistic skills to humanitarian photography, performing arts photography, and documentary filmmaking.
I live near Jerusalem, Israel.
In my free time, I like to play guitar and drums, write songs, and walk in the forest.
Testimonials
Clients and colleagues say they like the whole collaboration experience, not just the photographs
Humanitarian organizations
“Arik Shraga's photography is powerful and visceral. With a single image, he can capture the entire inner life of a subject. His photos of children and elderly across the former Soviet Union have garnered wide acclaim from audiences in Israel and the United States.
Arik's talent for capturing the richness of Jewish life in the Diaspora is reminiscent of Roman Vishniac.
Arik is a pleasure to work with, and his photography elicits pride and excitement from all who are fortunate enough to view his work.”
— Davida Kutscher, Director of Donor Relations, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Israel
“Our social media coordinator had just passed along some of Arik Shraga’s recent projects to me — she’d sent them because of how amazing she thought they were, and I totally agreed. We’d LOVE to get more of his stuff because it's definitely amazing and we’d definitely use them!”
— International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. USA
“We were just marveling at Arik’s overall presentation. And I’m sure it could melt anyone’s heart — I used to work on surgical unit and spent my teen years on an Indian reservation, so it takes a bit to shock or move me…”
— International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. USA
“There are great stories! The personal details, observations from Arik’s visits that we cannot infer, information putting their situation in a broader societal context, help us paint a picture of who these people are and make our audience feel connected to them.”
— Content Team, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. USA
“The photos are great and we really appreciate that he wrote up reports of his time with the clients. This is extremely helpful. I thank him for diligently adding this information to his visual work. We’re very pleased to be working with him.”
— Sandrine Guérin, Print Designer/Photo Editor at The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. USA
“It’s been an honor to work alongside humanitarian photographer, Arik Shraga, in the former Soviet Union. He’s a unique storyteller, gathering each piece of someone’s experience in the most respectful and dignified way. I have long admired his work, but now I admire his character..”
— Kim Bersin, Director of Integrated Fundraising at International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. USA
“My treasured colleague Arik Shraga is a gem of a guy and one of the best humanitarian photographers out there.”
— Alex Weisler, Digital Content and Strategy Producer at The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. USA
Performing arts clients
“Working with Arik for me mainly is about working with another artist that can complete your fantasy, willingly listening to what you need to create as an idea and make it as advanced visually and as gorgeous as it may be.
There’s joy in working with Arik because he is a partner in your game of creativity. He has the ability to hear your vision. He is flexible and open to anything you may come up with in the process.
— Vitaly Azarin. DAVAI Theater Group, Founder. Israel
The session with Arik was full of creativity and fun. I felt comfortable and relaxed during the work, which is so important for the actor's headshot.
Arik sensitively knew how to "bring out" vivid, surprising and exciting moments from me.
— Daniel Engel, actor. Israel
“Arik Shraga made amazing work, we were all stunned by it. He was very quick in editing and delivering photos. He is very passionate about arts, theater and also very gifted.
We are totally enthusiastic about working with Arik. We already made about three or four projects together. It’s always fun, he always finds amazing shots whenever there is something good going on, and when there is something missing he comes up with great ideas.
By all means, he is a great theater and documentary photographer and gifted videographer with a musical ear which is a great bonus.
Five stars!”
— Fyodor Makarov, Theater maker, clown. Israel
The photo session with Arik was a special and wonderful experience.
I come from the world of theater, so it’s hard for me to stand in front of the camera and pose without moving, this feels forced and a bit awkward. I think Arik recognized it in the first minutes of the session.
We were chatting, laughing, creating characters on the go, inventing stories and monologues - Arik’s accurate directing was hitting the goal precisely. The atmosphere in the studio was wonderful, and suddenly the shoot didn’t feel awkward at all — I felt no restraints.
The resulting pictures came out stunning!
— Daniel Ovadia, actress. Israel
Private clients
“I've worked with Arik for nearly 8 years in his capacity as JDC's humanitarian photographer, so when the time came for me to get married, there was only one photographer I wanted to capture that day. Of course, every frame was perfect; every photo captured a special moment and all the joy and excitement of the day. Not only did Arik bring out the best in every single guest, he also went above and beyond the call of duty in every way conceivable - he captured our beloved corner flower seller as he was making our bouquet (!), he had a stunning slide show ready for our sheva brachot 36 hours after the wedding (!) and perhaps most incredible of all, he presented us with a stunning, hand-made, engraved wooden box for our photos (!), which every guest to our home marvels over.
Arik is not only a talented photographer, he is an artist and a craftsman who imbues every frame with beauty and heart.”
— Davida Kutscher, DavidaK@jdc.org. Israel
“I loved working with Arik as a photographer. Besides the fact that his photos capture "the moment" in the most moving way possible, he is an absolute pleasure to work with. He goes with the flow and works with you in the situation. All of our absolute BEST family photos are from him and we would never consider using anyone else. I highly, highly recommend using him if you are lucky enough to do so! I can promise you will get photos that you will cherish! If you want to reach out to me to hear anything else, please feel free to do so.”
— Deena Rosenfeld Friedman, deenaruth22@gmail.com. Israel
“The one and the only!”
— Tamar G. Israel
“A rare photographer! Never in my life I could imagine that a photo session can bring so much joy and fun!”
— Tali G., Israel
“I would like to recommend photographer Arik Shraga who accompanied us all evening of the bar mitzvah of our son Ariel.
Arik not only showed up at the very beginning of the event and stayed till the end, he also came a few days earlier, to get to know us and explore the venue. He came up with ideas for interesting photos.
He was pleasant, involved in the event, and collaborated with anyone who wanted to be photographed. He also initiated photos and angles of his own and fitted in great at the event, to the delight of the entire family and guests.
The results were the following: we received fantastic, professional, sharp and quality photographs. The whole family was excited to see the impressive photos and we as a family got a great souvenir from the event.
Thanks, Arik!!!
— Sharon A. Israel
Mass Media
“Arik is a quiet, loving personality with a strong character. He easily contacts with people of all backgrounds, they treat him as their equal. His photography tells this also. With these strengths, we could together make a stunning photo shoot in the nearly deserted villages in the far north of Russia.
This collaboration with Arik Shraga I had professionally has paid off and thrown it especially with the approach and passion of this talented photographer.”
— Koen Degroote, Photographer. Belgium
“Arik is a perfect photographer. His portraits show a person’s character. He makes nice reportage works.”
— Stanislaw Karpionok, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Belyj Kamen Press. Russia
“Arik is a very responsible worker, a good professional and a decent person”
— Dmitry Borko, Photographer, multimedia creator and editor, journalist. Russia
“Everyone needs Arik’s services!”
— Shari Wright-Pilo, Educator. Israel
“On behalf of the editorial board of "Gazeta Petersburska" magazine I herein approve that Mr. Arik Shraga was working as a photographer in the above mentioned magazine.
Due to his work a lot of materials in the magazine received new sounding and look. We are grateful to Arik for his generosity, warm and kind attitude to his work. We believe in his talent, honesty and dedication.
We recommend him as a nice, smart and keen artistic photographer.”
— Teresa Konopielko, Editor-in-chief at
"Gazeta Petersburska" magazine. Russia/Poland
“I know Arik Shraga since 2006 when he was admitted to the Faculty of Press Photographers. I was a curator in his group.
Arik has approved himself as a talented, hardworking and self-motivated person. His works many times were recognized as the best on the course.
His graduate project accomplished in the genre of social journalism was thought up and realized by himself on the highest professional level. The pictures came along with the bright and penetrative text.
The topics of his personal projects are always socially important, he is always attracted to the subjects of his pictures.”