Karl Grobl is one of the world's most respected and experienced Humanitarian photographers. Specializing in the photographic documentation of relief efforts and development work of NGOs worldwide, Karl has shot for more than 80 different NGOs in over 50 countries. His photographs reveal the human side of issues faced by people across the globe, offering viewers intimate glimpses into the lives of ordinary people in places few will ever visit. Karl's images provide an opportunity for viewers to better understand the personal struggles and triumphs of people living in difficult and often dire circumstances.

Karl has covered post conflict peace-building efforts in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and East Timor, HIV/Aids issues in Africa and Asia as well as Human trafficking in Cambodia and the Philippines. His images have appeared in publications such as Newsweek, CNN, Geo, Town and Country magazine and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, but the largest majority of his photographs appear in the annual reports, newsletters and communications materials of his humanitarian organization clients. Karl’s non-NGO work is represented by Zuma Press, the premier international editorial picture agency and wire service. His 2005 Haiti photo-story “City of God” was nominated for a World Press Photo Award.

In addition to his rigorous international travel schedule, Karl teaches photography workshops and leads international photography tours. He is a regular lecturer on photography and photojournalism and a long time member of the National Press Photographers Association. Karl is also a member of the Advisory Counsel of Focus For Humanity, a non profit organization, who’s mission is to provide financial support, resources and training for professional and amateur photographers wishing to work with NGOs. He also works as a technical consultant for several photographic and photography-related technology companies. He was featured in a world wide advertising campaign for SanDisk memory cards and is a long time Spider Holster user and Spider Ambassador.