Lowenstein was born in Boston , Massachusetts . He graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in English and completed additional study towards a Master 's Degree in Fine Arts from Columbia College as well as the Universidad del Pais Vasco in San Sebastian , Spain . He joined NOOR Images in 2008 . His international work has included covering elections in Afghanistan , the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake , and social violence in Mexico and Central America
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Jon Lowenstein