Tomasz Gudzowaty was born in 1971. He studied law at the University of Warsaw. His photographs have been published in Max Magazine, L'Equipe, The Guardian, Newsweek, Forbes, Time, Photo and Stern View and he is also the author of several books. He is a multiple winner of some of the most important photography contests, including World Press Photo, Pictures of the Year, NPPA Best of Photojournalism.