Adrees Latif is a Pakistani-American photojournalist and editor with a career spanning over three decades, covering news, sports, conflicts, natural disasters, and long-term documentary projects. He began his professional journey at the age of 16, freelancing for the Suburbia Reporter and the Houston Chronicle. A graduate of the University of Houston, Adrees joined Reuters in 1995 after internships at UPI, The Miami Herald, The Baltimore Sun, and both an internship and staff role at The Houston Post.
Throughout his 30 years with Reuters, Adrees has been based in Houston, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Islamabad, and New York, covering the frontlines across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Breaking News Photography (2008 and 2019), and has curated and edited seven Pulitzer Prizes awarded to the Reuters Pictures team. His accolades also include POY.org’s Photographer of the Year (Freelance - Agency) and the International Center for Photography’s Infinity Award.
Under his mentorship, Adrees has helped shape Reuters’ visual storytelling through editing, training, and a commitment to diversification. He has guided dozens of award-winning photographers, many of whom have gone on to receive prestigious honors, including the Pulitzer Prize. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering a new generation of visual journalists dedicated to impactful, ethical storytelling.
Based in his hometown of Houston, Adrees serves as Enterprise Editor for Reuters Pictures, where he continues to lead ambitious reporting initiatives while championing diversity and excellence in photojournalism.
Throughout his 30 years with Reuters, Adrees has been based in Houston, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Islamabad, and New York, covering the frontlines across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Breaking News Photography (2008 and 2019), and has curated and edited seven Pulitzer Prizes awarded to the Reuters Pictures team. His accolades also include POY.org’s Photographer of the Year (Freelance - Agency) and the International Center for Photography’s Infinity Award.
Under his mentorship, Adrees has helped shape Reuters’ visual storytelling through editing, training, and a commitment to diversification. He has guided dozens of award-winning photographers, many of whom have gone on to receive prestigious honors, including the Pulitzer Prize. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering a new generation of visual journalists dedicated to impactful, ethical storytelling.
Based in his hometown of Houston, Adrees serves as Enterprise Editor for Reuters Pictures, where he continues to lead ambitious reporting initiatives while championing diversity and excellence in photojournalism.