Isadora Kosofsky

Documentary Photographer

Immersive Visual Storytelling

Based in Los Angeles, California

National GeographicAward-WinningPublished Globally

Isadora Kosofsky is a documentary photographer and filmmaker who takes an immersive approach to visual storytelling. Her work explores healthcare, aging, disability rights, and social justice, creating intimate portraits of resilience and human connection.

Artist Statement

"My approach to documentary photography is deeply immersive. I believe in spending extended time with my subjects, building trust and understanding that allows me to capture authentic moments of vulnerability and strength. Each project is a collaboration, not an extraction."

"I'm drawn to stories that challenge preconceptions and reveal the complexity of human experience. Whether documenting aging and caregiving, the impacts of incarceration, or healthcare challenges, I seek to create images that foster empathy and understanding across divides."

"Photography has the power to bear witness and create change. My work aims to illuminate overlooked narratives and amplify voices that often go unheard, contributing to important conversations about social justice, healthcare, and human dignity."

Major Projects

Three and a Bed

An intimate long-term documentary project following a senior love triangle, exploring themes of aging, companionship, and non-traditional relationships in later life. Featured in The New York Times and exhibited internationally.

Healthcare on the Frontlines

Documenting healthcare workers and patients across America, revealing the human side of medical care and the challenges facing our healthcare system. Published in National Geographic.

Beyond Disability

A collaborative project with disability rights advocates, challenging perceptions and celebrating adaptive living. Featured in TIME Magazine's special issue on accessibility.

Selected Exhibitions

Immersive Storytelling

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

2024

Solo Exhibition

Documentary Now

International Center of Photography, New York

2024

Group Exhibition

Three and a Bed

Photoville, Brooklyn

2023

Featured Exhibition

Visa pour l'Image

Perpignan, France

2023

International Festival

New Visions

National Geographic Museum

2022

Group Exhibition

Publications

National Geographic

Contributing Photographer

The New York Times

Featured Projects & Essays

TIME Magazine

Documentary Features

The New Yorker

Photo Essays

The Washington Post

Visual Stories

Awards

  • PDN 30
    New and Emerging Photographers to Watch
  • World Press Photo
    Nominated for Long-Term Projects
  • Pictures of the Year
    International Photography Awards

Speaking & Teaching

  • Guest Lecturer
    USC, UCLA, Art Center College of Design
  • Workshop Leader
    International Center of Photography
  • Conference Speaker
    Visa pour l\'Image, Photoville

Connect with Isadora

Isadora Kosofsky is based in Los Angeles and available for documentary projects, editorial assignments, and speaking engagements worldwide. Limited edition prints are available through the gallery.