Awards and News
November 2009
John Rae awarded Baxter Healthcare 2009 Annual Report. John will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, Beijing and Chengdu, China, and Chiang mai, Thailand to photograph Baxter's programs and doctors.
October 2009
John Rae awarded contract for Acuity Brands 2009 Annual Report. John will travel to California and Georgia to photograph Acuity products in action.
October 2009
John Rae awarded the contract for Environmental Defense Fund's 2009 Annual Report. John will produce a series of portraits on location to promote EDF's ongoing efforts to protect the environment.
September 2009
Communications Arts announced John Rae a winner in it's 50 Annual photo contest's Institutional Section. The winning photograph depicts a young mother using her new bed net for the first time in The Gambia.
September 2009
John Rae awarded contract to document Global Fund projects in Tajikistan. John will spend two weeks photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB in Dushambe and the southern Pamir mountains.
August 2009
The International Photo Awards have announced the winners of their 2009 photo contest and John Rae has won second place in the Professional Annual Report Section. The winning photograph was produced on location for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria in far eastern The Gambia. The annual IPA contest attracts tens of thousands of entries from around the world.
August 2009
John Rae awarded contract to photograph Accion clients in Tanzania. ACCION, a Boston based microlender, has assigned John to photograph its clients in the markets of Dar Es Salaam, Moshi, and Arusha, for use in its Annual Report and fundraising.
August 2009
John Rae awarded the contract to photograph ConEdison's Harlem River Project. John will spend 5 days 150 feet below the streets of New York documenting the tunnel's construction.
August 2009
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Organization awards John Rae the contract to photograph their celebrity spokesperson Angelina Jolie in Washington DC.
July 2009
Photo District News announced the winners of its annual Faces photo contest and John Rae has been named a winner in the Environmental Portrait Category. The winning series of photographs were shot on assignment for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria in Nicaragua, India, Vietnam, Guatemala, and Sri Lanka.
July 2009
Paris: Px3 announces John Rae winner of first, second, and third places in their annual report section. First place was taken by a series of portraits made on assignment for ACCION International in India, Equador, Nigeria, Bolivia, and Ghana. Second place was taken by a photograph produced on assignment at the Imbari Shipyard in Japan for Genco Shipping. Third place was won by a photograph of a young mother with her new bed net produced on assignment in The Gambia for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria.
June 2009
Photo District News announces John Rae double winner in the Annual Report section for his photographs produced in Paraguay and Jordan for the Global Fund.
May 2009
The Global Fund announces the opening of an outdoor exhibition featuring John Rae photographs entitled 20:50 on the lakefront promenade at quai Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland. This ongoing assignment to document successful Global Find projects has taken John to over 30 countries in the past 6 years.
May 2009
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Georgia and Cuba. John will spend three weeks traveling through Georgia and Cuba photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
April 2009
The International Color Awards announces John Rae winner in the People section for his photograph taken in India on assignment for the Global Fund. John Rae also receives 3 nominee awards in People section and one nominee award in Photojournalism section.
March 2009
ACCION, a Boston based Microlender, and Credit Suisse announce the opening of a show of John Rae photographs in Credit Suisse Zurich Headquarters.
February 2009
John Rae awarded contract for Infinity Insurance 2008 Annual Report.
January 2009
John Rae awarded Con Edison retainer for ongoing annual report photography. John will photograph Con Edison work sites through out the year for use in the 2009 Con Ed Annual Report.
January 2009
John Rae awarded contract shooting for Horizon Lines 2008 Annual Report.
December 2008
John Rae awarded contract for The Health and Hospitals of NY 2008 Annual Report.
November 2008
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Nigeria, Senegal, and Gambia. John will spend two weeks traveling through Nigeria, Senegal, and Gambia photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
October 2008
John Rae awarded contract to photograph ACCION clients in Bolivia and Equador for two weeks. ACCION, a Boston based microlender will use the photos in its Annual Report and fundraising.
October 2008
John Rae awarded contract for Zep Products 2008 Annual Report. John will spend a week in Atlanta, Georgia photographing Zep facilities, products and management.
October 2008
John Rae awarded contract to photograph ACCION clients in Accra, Ghana. ACCION, a Boston based microlender, has assigned John to photograph its clients in the markets of Accra for use in its Annual Report and fundraising.
September 2008
Zurich: Credit Suisse is hosting “Helping Millions Help Themselves - The Art of Microfinance”, a photo exhibition by ACCION International from October 27 through November 13 in the Lichthof of the Bank’s headquarters building at Zurich’s Paradeplatz.
September 2008
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Peru and Paraguay. John will spend two weeks traveling through Peru and Paraguay photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
August 2008
John Rae awarded contract to document Will and Jada Pinka Smith's tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar for Malaria No More. Will and Jada will be the new celebrity spokes people for Malaria No More.
July 2008
John Rae awarded contract to photograph Indian Country for Harvard's Honoring Nations. John will travel to 6 award winning Native American Nations throughout the United States to document successful public programs.
June 2008
2008 Winner of PX3 Prix de la Photography Paris first place award in Advertising Annual Reports section for series ‘Global Fund Malaria Clients’
May 2008
2008 AP25 John Rae selected as finalist for photograph of Nepal TB patient in ‘Documentary’ section
May 2008
Berlin: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria presents “10 Minutes: 20 Lives” : a large-scale, outdoor, traveling photography exhibition in the streets of Berlin. The exhibition, “10 Minutes:20 Lives,” celebrates through the photography of John Rae the work ongoing around the world that saves the lives of thousands of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria patients every day.
April 2008
John Rae awarded contract to photograph Accion clients in Bombay, India. ACCION, a Boston based microlender, has assigned John to photograph its clients in the markets of Bombay for use in its Annual Report and fundraising.
April 2008
John Rae awards himself a week long vacation in Puerto Rico with his wife Leigh and daughter Zoe.
April 2008
American Photography 24 selected John Rae as finalist in ‘Documentary’ section for photograph of HIV Awareness Fashion Show at Blue River Gay Club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
April 2008
Dublin Photo exhibition. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria has announced the photographic exhibition entitled 10 Minutes: 20 Lives. As part of The Global Funds advocacy and fund-raising effort for the G8 process and The Global Funds replenishment, an exhibition of John Rae's photos is now showing in Dublin.
March 2008
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Egypt and Jordan. John will spend two weeks traveling through Egypt and Jordan photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
March 2008
John Rae awarded contract to produce portraits for NY's Health and Hospitals ad campaign. John will produce a series of portraits for a major HHC campaign to promote its World Trade Center Health Centers.
March 2008
John Rae finalist in the American Photographer 2008 photography contest. The photograph of a TB patient in Katmandu, Nepal produced on assignment for the Global Fund to Fight AIDs, TB, and Malaria.
February 2008
John Rae awarded contract to photograph ACCION clients in Lagos, Nigeria. ACCION, a Boston based microlender, has assigned John to photograph its clients in the markets of Lagos for use in its Annual Report and fundraising.
February 2008
John Rae awarded Con Edison retainer for ongoing annual report photography. John will photograph Con Edison work sites through out the year for use in the 2008 Con Ed Annual Report.
February 2008
John Rae awarded the contract for the GenCo Shipping and Trading 2007 Annual Report. John will spend a week in Matsuyama, Japan documenting the building of the GenCo Constantine. The assignment includes work in the shipyard, the launching of the Constantine, and aerial photography of the Constantine's maiden voyage.
February 2008
John Rae awarded the Agean Co 2007 Annual Report.
January 2008
John Rae awarded the contract for the General Maritime 2007 Annual Report.
January 2008
John Rae awarded the contract for the OSG and OSG America 2007 Annual Report.
November 2007
John Rae awarded the contract from the UNHCR to document their relief and resettlement efforts targeting Butanese refugees in far eastern Nepal.
November 2007
John Rae awarded contract from Overseas Shipholders Group to photograph the launching of their new tankers being built in Philadelphia, Pa.
October 2007
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Nepal. John will spend two weeks traveling through Nepal photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
October 2007
John Rae awarded the contract for the 2007 Deloitte Board of Directors' portrait. Thats right 23 happy executives in one place with 15 minutes to execute the photograph.
September 2007
John Rae awarded the 2007 Scenic Hudson Annual Report. Scenic Hudson is a nonprofit organization specializing in preserving Hudson Valley land.
September 2007
John Rae awarded the contract to document The Trust for Public Land's projects and supporters in Newark, NJ.
August 2007
John Rae awards himself a three week trip to Vietnam and Laos with his wife Leigh and daughter Zoe.
July 2007
John Rae awarded the Biopure Annual Report. In collaboration with Tony Catlin of Raincastle Communications John will photograph Biopure employees and facilities in Massachusetts, and beyond.
June 2007
John Rae awarded the Environmental Defense Annual Report. John will travel to West Virginia to produce 50 black and white portraits of Environmental Defense staff for use in the 2007 Annual Report.
May 2007
Berlin Photo exhibition. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria has announced the photographic exhibition entitled 10 Minutes: 20 Lives. As part of The Global Funds advocacy and fund-raising effort for the G8 process and The Global Funds replenishment, an exhibition of John Raes photos is now showing at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. Once the exhibition has done its work in Berlin, the exhibition (all 18 tons of it) will move to other European cities.
April 2007
John Rae named Finalist in American Photographer 2007 photo contest' Documentary Section. The Contest received 8000 entries from which 288 were chosen as Finalists. The winning photographs were produced on assignment for The Global Fund in Jamaica, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
April 2007
John Rae named "Outstanding Winner" in Interaction's 2007 photo contest for his photograph produced backstage at The Palais Royal mens club in Kingston, Jamaica.
April 2007
John Rae awarded contract to document ACCION projects in Brazil. John Rae will travel to Fortaleza, Brazil to document ACCION successful microcredit clients.
April 2007
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in India. John will spend three weeks traveling through Andhra Pradesh photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
March 2007
John Rae awarded contract for Coley Pharmaceutical 2006 Annual Report. John will travel to Boston, Frankfurt Germany, and Ottawa Canada to photograph Coley labs.
March 2007
John Rae awarded contract for Putnam Lowell web site photography. John will travel to London, England and NYC to photograph Putnam employees in action.
February 2007
John Rae awarded contract for RH Donnelley 2006 Annual Report. John will travel to Chicago, Denver, Pennsylvania, and Florida to photograph satisfied customers of RH Donnelley.
February 2007
John Rae awarded contract for GenCo Shipping 2006 Annual Report. John will travel to Mobile, AL to produce aerial photographs of the bulk carrier GenCo Carrier as it arrives in the Port of Mobile.
January 2007
John Rae awarded contract for General Maritime 2006 Annual Report. John will travel to Nagoya, Japan to photograph the construction of GenMar's new fleet of double hulled super tankers.
March 2007
The International Photo Awards has announced the winners of the 2007 Photo Contest and John Rae received a second place in the Annual Report Category for his photograph of shipbuilding at the Tsu Shipyard, Japan.
March 2007
International Photo Awards. John Rae received 10 Honorable Mentions in the People Category (out of 12 photographs entered). The contest received over 20,000 entries from over 90 countries for 9 major categories, and is considered one of the most prestigious of international contests.
February2007
Interaction has announced the winners of the 2007 Photo Contest and John Rae received the top award of Outstanding Winner.
December 2006
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. John will spend three weeks traveling through Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
November 2006
UNHCR announces the opening of a traveling show entitled ‘UNHCR: Nepal Arrivals, Sioux Falls, SD celebrating the photography of John Rae.
November 2006
John Rae awarded contract to document UNHCR resettlement program in Sioux Falls, SD.
October 2006
John Rae awarded contract for Putnam Lovell 2006 Annual Report.
October 2006
John Rae awarded Contract for InSteel 2006 Annual Report.
October 2006
John Rae awarded contract for Accumen 2006 Annual Report.
September 2006
John Rae awarded contract for AutoZone 2006 Annual Report.
September 2006
John Rae awarded contract for the Red Oak School admissions materials.
September 2006
John Rae awarded the contract to photograph Deloitte board of directors in California.
July-August 2006
John Rae awarded the contract for documenting Honoring Nations award winning projects. The Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development is a national awards program that identifies, celebrates, and shares outstanding examples of tribal governance.
June 2006
John Rae awarded contract for Environmental Defense Annual Report.
May 2006
John Rae awarded contract to document World AIDS Day at the United Nations for UNAIDS.
April 2006
John Rae named 1st place winner in Interaction Annual Photo Contest for his photograph of HIV Positive AIDs orphans at Social Labor Center #1 Ha Tay Province, Vietnam.
April 2006
John Rae awarded contract for the Credit Swisse Private Banking Brochure. In collaboration with Eric Teng of the NY Design Firm Hatch, John Rae will produce 8 metaphorical black and white images for the brochure.
April 2006
John Rae awarded the contract to cover Global Fund to Fight Aids, Malaria, and TB projects in Jamaica for their Annual Report.
March 2006
John Rae awarded contract from the World Health Organization to produce imagery for the 'New Growth Chart' rollout. Images will be used in posters, brochures, and web promoting the improved growth chart.
March 2006
John Rae awarded contract for Jaks Stores 2005 Annual Report.
March 2006
John Rae awarded contract for GenCo 2005 Annual Report.
February 2006
John Rae awarded contract from the Global Fund to document their projects in Zanzibar, and Rwanda. John will spend two weeks traveling through Zanzibar, and Rwanda photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
January 2006
John Rae awarded the Office Depot 2005 Annual Report.
January 2006
John Rae awarded contract for Con Edison 2005 Annual Report.
January 2006
John Rae awarded contract for General Maritime 2005 Annual Report.
December 2005
John Rae awarded the the contract from The Global Fund to document their projects in Laos, and Vietnam. John will send three weeks traveling through Laos and Vietnam photographing the Global Funds efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB.
September 2005
John Rae awarded the contract from Harvard Project Honoring Native Nations to document award winning projects in the Hopi Nation, Mohawk Six Nations, Oneida Nation, Sioux Nation, and Warm Springs Nation.
September 2005
John Rae receives 7 Honorable Mentions out of 7 entries in the 2005 International Photography Awards Contest. The contest received over 16,500 entries from 32 countries. Sez John "Bridesmaids have more fun".
August 2005
John Rae awarded the Autozone 2005 Annual Report. In collaboration with designer Brian Hannon, John Rae will produce color photographs in Memphis and NYC for the annual report.
July 2005
John Rae awarded the Pacific Energy Partners 2005 Annual Report.
July 2005
John Rae awarded the Environmental Defense 2005 Annual Report. In collaboration with Jak Katalin of NY Design Firm Lazin and Katalin, John Rae will produce color and black and white portraits of EF staff in 7 locations around the country.
June 2005
John Rae awarded contract from Global Fund to document their projects in Nicaragua.
June 2005
John Rae awarded contract from USAID to document their projects in Guatemala.
June 2005
John Rae in partnership with Raincastle Communications awarded Abiomed 2005 Annual Report.
May 2005
John Rae receives finalist award in PDN 2005 Photo Annual Photo Contest for photograph featured on cover of The Global Fund's 2003 Annual Report. The photograph was produced at the Sonasalampakkulam Refugee camp in Sri Lanka during the distribution of 10,000 mosquito nets.
March April 2005
John Rae awarded General Maritime Annual Report, Boca Raton Community Hospital Annual Report, The Capital Groupπs EUPAC Annual Report, Pacific Energy Partners Annual Report, National Financial Partners Annual Report, Tarragon Reality Annual Report, Getty Reality Annual Report, Tower Group Annual Report, among others.
March 2004
John Rae photographs the 22 member Deloitte Board of Directors in less than 15 minutes. Members leave on time for lunch with smiles on their faces.
January 2005
John Rae awarded the Con Edison Annual Report. In collaboration with Jeff Meier of the Arnell Group John Rae will be the principle photographer for the 2004 Con Edison Annual Report.
December 2004
Vegas baby. John Rae awarded the Caesars Entertainment Annual Report. John Rae has been the principle photographer for the Caesars Entertainment Annual Report for 4 years.
November 2004
John Rae awarded contract for documenting The Global Fund's efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and TB in Moldova, Romania, and Kyrgyzstan. Photography and writings from the three week trip will be used in publications, educational efforts, and fund raising for the Global Fund.
October 2004
John Rae awarded the Autozone Annual Report. John Rae continues his relationship with Autozone and designer Brian Hannon despite serious political discussions leading up to the 2004 presidential elections.
October 2004
In collaboration with designer Lisa LaRochelle of Emerson Wajdowicz, John Rae photographs president of Rockefeller Foundation.
September 2004
John Rae awarded contract to photograph the Genmar Spyridon in the Gulf of Mexico. The General Maritime Corporation has assigned John Rae to spend 6 days photographing the supertanker Genmar Spyridon from the air and on vessel as it traverses the Gulf of Mexico.
July 2004
In collaboration with designer Michael Bierut of Pentagram Design, John Rae awarded contract to photograph for Cravath, Swaine, and Mooreπs new web site.
July 2004