Portrait Of Sebastian Junger In Washington DC
Author and journalist, Sebastian Junger, for The London Times. Photographed in Washington D.C. by photographer Jonathan Hanson. Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of THE PERFECT STORM, FIRE, A DEATH IN BELMONT, WAR, TRIBE and FREEDOM. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award. Junger is also a documentary filmmaker whose debut film "Restrepo", a feature-length documentary (co-directed with Tim Hetherington), was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Photographed by Jonathan Hanson, a New York–based celebrity and commercial photographer, the image reflects his signature ability to reveal personality, confidence, and story in a single frame. Jonathan specializes in lifestyle, fashion, and sports-driven storytelling for global brands, but his work with actors, musicians, and public figures has made him a trusted collaborator for talent seeking portraits that feel elevated yet authentic. With more than 15 years of experience across stills and motion for brands like Crocs, New Balance, Adidas, Brooks Running, and Verizon, he brings a narrative-forward approach shaped by his roots in photojournalism and creative writing. Whether capturing a celebrity portrait or leading a full-scale commercial shoot, Jonathan creates visuals that feel timeless, human, and undeniably impactful.