Internationally recognized humanitarian photographer whose work captures dignity, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Esther Havens Mann is a Dutch-American photographer whose work honors the dignity and resilience of the human spirit. With the eye of an artist and the heart of a humanitarian, she seeks to build trust with those she photographs— believing every portrait should embody true connection.
Her career as a photographer has taken her to more than 75 countries, telling human-centered stories with organizations like charity: water, TOMS shoes, International Justice Mission and The Salvation Army. Her work has been central to campaigns that have raised more than $100 million for charitable causes, and it has been published and exhibited globally—featured on the covers of New York Times bestselling books and in Apple's worldwide "Shot on iPhone" campaign.
Influenced by her family's artistic lineage and shaped by a deep sense of compassion, Havens uses unique vantage points and off-camera lighting to craft images with intention—highlighting often overlooked lives with care, light, and honesty. Her photographs invite us to slow down and truly see one another.
