Akila Jayawardena

Akila Jayawardena is a talented photographer and photojournalist based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with extensive experience spanning over a decade. As a current photographer at the Sunday Times and a photojournalist with Matrix Images and NurPhoto Agency, Akila has covered a wide array of topics including breaking news, human interest stories, and commercial photography projects for prestigious media outlets like CNN, BBC World, and Bloomberg. Previous roles include photojournalist positions at Ceylon Today and Ravaya, where Akila focused on significant events and political developments. Additionally, Akila has experience in video editing and videography through contributions to various organizations. Academic credentials include workshops and studies in photojournalism and mobile journalism from recognized institutions.