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Daniel Ceng turkey
Photo © Daniel Ceng
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We withstand, we fight back, as Ukrainians
Instead, they rise.
Whether they are children whose dads died in battles against Russian troops, or elderly women who survived attacks in war-torn cities, Ukrainians face the pain and fear with positiveness, bravery, resilience, persistence and love, conquering the scars of the never-ending war that has taken countless lives across the Eastern European country.
Between March and August 2022 and in October the same year, the 22-year-old photographer travelled across war-scarred cities, towns, villages and the frontline, to document how the Russian invasion has caused significant impacts on the livelihood of the Eastern European Country, and how they withstood the devastation through unity, togetherness and supports of the international community. It's always the spirits of Ukrainians that helped them through quagmires and crisis in life.
Currently, Daniel is a photojournalist for Anadolu Agency -- Türkiye's official news agency and one of the world's leading wire agencies. He is also a member of the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines.
Before that, he had worked with international media outlets, including The European Pressphoto Agency, AFP, The Associated Press, ZUMA Press, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Initium,
His notable coverage experiences include deadly earthquake in Cebu, Philippines (2025), Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict (2025), South Korea martial law crisis (2024-2025), most powerful earthquake in Taiwan (2024), Türkiye-Syria earthquake (2023), Russian war on Ukraine (2022), and protest against discrimination against Muslims in India (2020), among other major events and breaking news across the world.
Throughout the years, Daniel has received numerous prestigious titles and awards, including Winner of the Year in Photojournalism (Professional Group) in the European Photography Awards, 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the International Photography Awards (IPA), Best of Portfolio in Taiwan Press Photo Contest, among dozens of others.
Daniel has lived and worked in a number of multicultural and multiracial places, including the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei. He sees himself as a citizen of the world.
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entry description
Since March 2022, Ukrainian communities have been stagnated by the atrocities of Russian military invading the country with deadly merciless missiles, artillery and bullets. But Ukrainians were not vanquished.Instead, they rise.
Whether they are children whose dads died in battles against Russian troops, or elderly women who survived attacks in war-torn cities, Ukrainians face the pain and fear with positiveness, bravery, resilience, persistence and love, conquering the scars of the never-ending war that has taken countless lives across the Eastern European country.
Between March and August 2022 and in October the same year, the 22-year-old photographer travelled across war-scarred cities, towns, villages and the frontline, to document how the Russian invasion has caused significant impacts on the livelihood of the Eastern European Country, and how they withstood the devastation through unity, togetherness and supports of the international community. It's always the spirits of Ukrainians that helped them through quagmires and crisis in life.
about the photographer
Daniel Ceng is an award-winning photojournalist covering politics, social issues, spot news, war and more across the world, with experiences in Europe, West Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Currently, Daniel is a photojournalist for Anadolu Agency -- Türkiye's official news agency and one of the world's leading wire agencies. He is also a member of the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines.
Before that, he had worked with international media outlets, including The European Pressphoto Agency, AFP, The Associated Press, ZUMA Press, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Initium,
His notable coverage experiences include deadly earthquake in Cebu, Philippines (2025), Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict (2025), South Korea martial law crisis (2024-2025), most powerful earthquake in Taiwan (2024), Türkiye-Syria earthquake (2023), Russian war on Ukraine (2022), and protest against discrimination against Muslims in India (2020), among other major events and breaking news across the world.
Throughout the years, Daniel has received numerous prestigious titles and awards, including Winner of the Year in Photojournalism (Professional Group) in the European Photography Awards, 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the International Photography Awards (IPA), Best of Portfolio in Taiwan Press Photo Contest, among dozens of others.
Daniel has lived and worked in a number of multicultural and multiracial places, including the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei. He sees himself as a citizen of the world.
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