“I found that the camera was a comforting companion. It opened up new worlds, and gave me access to people's most intimate moments. I discovered the privilege of seeing life in all its complexity, the thrill of learning something new every day. When I was behind a camera, it was the only place in the world I wanted to be.” PeopleWorldMomentsWantedFoundBehindsSeeingPhotographyCamerasPrivilegeAccessIntimateComplexitySomething NewCompanionNew WorldThrillComfortingPlaces In The WorldLearning Something NewIntimate Moments Book:It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War Source: It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War
“When I read about women living under the Taliban, I really wanted to travel there and see for myself: Is it that bad? What is the situation? I remember the night before I left for my trip, I called my mom and said, "I'm going to Afghanistan tomorrow."” SaidWantedRememberNightLeftSituationMomTomorrowMy MomAfghanistanTaliban Author:Lynsey Addario