Olof Jarlbro (born 1978) is a Swedish photographer and writer specializing in photojournalism that documents global conflicts, social and environmental challenges around the world. He studied at the ICP-International Center of Photography in New York and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in the Department of Photography.

Jarlbro’s career, spanning over two decades, emphasizes visual storytelling for international magazines, newspapers, exhibitions and lectures, often focusing on human stories at the intersection of global trends and personal destinies. Jarlbro has been recognized internationally for his ability to give voice to vulnerable groups through his visual language.

He has produced notable photo books such as The Falling Kingdom (2008), which features photos from the Nepalese civil war, Syria: The War Within (2013), photos from the intense fighting around Aleppo, and Tokhang – The Philippine Drug War (2021), which focus on the anti-drug campaigns carried out by the President of the Philippines which led to many thousens killed. More recent works address environmental issues such as plastic pollution in the book and Exhibition Poly (2024).

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