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By: Pierre Volpe

Pierre Volpe — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:42:02 +0000

I think I can be …

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By: Craig A Sheffield

Craig A Sheffield — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:30:53 +0000

I am looking, at this time, into becoming a war photographer. My dad and grandfathers were soldiers, but I was unable to make the cut in the military due to my health. So, I would like to understand war through the lens of my camera. I would like to help portray the story of the dying soldier, and those who have passed on. I have a love for photography, and a high regard for the men and women who are fighting these wars. Trust me; I don't like war, but those soldiers who are fighting for our freedom deserve to have their story told through an unbiased source, because I can only shoot my camera by the freedoms they fight to uphold.

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By: current events in rwanda

current events in rwanda — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:01:29 +0000

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bwuphoto.com » Blog Archive » On photographing conflict — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:24:10 +0000

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By: Friday Link Love

Friday Link Love — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:24:59 +0000

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By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:39:21 +0000

Great article Ellen!

Being a photographer who aspires to this field, this is something I’ve thought about long and hard… I wouldn’t say I wanted to be a “war” photographer but, being a very political and socially aware person, I want my photography to be the voice of those that cannot speak for themselves and the eyes for those who can’t see for themselves. I want to take photos that make someone, anyone, stop what they’re doing and say “It doesn’t have to be this way”. Does that include war? Sure. It has to. But when, and if, the time comes, will I be able to put my lens in the face of someone suffering and take their picture? I don’t know. I really don’t. My soul will surely be screaming for me put down the camera and help them. I’m just hoping that I have the wherewithal to realize that taking their picture just might be the best way that I can.

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By: Jack from eyeflare.com

Jack from eyeflare.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:29:31 +0000

This is a great article. A book that really hit home when I read it, was Jon Steele’s “War Junkie” (review at http://www.eyeflare.com/article/war-junkie-by-jon-steele/).

While Mr Steele was an ITN (Independent Television News) video photographer, he visited a number of the worst flashpoints of the time, including Rwanda. It’s a gut wrenching read, but I couldn’t put it down even while feeling quite ill imagining the brutalities he’d witnessed.

The photogs who cover these situations aren’t opportunists, they’re very brave people who risk their life to bring us the reality of what our (and “the other side’s” politicians are throwing our soldiers into.

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By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:43:16 +0000

I know that photo well, it raises a lot of discussion amongst the viewers of the image as well as photojournalists-it’s from the early 1990’s taken by Kevin Carter, who committed suicide shortly after. It isn’t just the image that remains with me but the heart of the man behind the lens.

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By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:08:37 +0000

Really great post. I hadn’t thought of what photographers go through – and the decisions they’re forced to make – during war and natural disasters until I visited the recently re-opened Newseum here in DC 2 weeks ago. The Pulitzer Prize winning photo exhibit was harrowing.

The photo that sticks out most in my mind was of a starving African child on the ground with a vulture right behind her, waiting for her to die. The quote from the photographer said that image haunts him and if he could go back and pick her up, he would. I can’t imagine trying to stay objective when witnessing something like that.

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By: Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:42:01 +0000

I found a recent talk from James Nachtwey where he talks about being a war photographer. Check it out!
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/84

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