Photography of any living being, according to Taliban rule, was illegal. So when I went to Afghanistan, immediately I was worried about photographing people. But it was what I wanted: to show what life was like under the Taliban, specifically for women. Lynsey Addario afghanistanillegalimmediately share on social
I think that more often than not, people underestimate me. Lynsey Addario peopleunderestimate Change image and share on social
If publications want to publish images and stories from a certain person, they should put that person on assignment, cover his or her expenses, make sure they have access to security briefings and experts, someone to administer first aid, etc. Lynsey Addario accessadministeraid share on social
Becoming a mother hasn't necessarily changed how I shoot, but it certainly has made me more sensitive, and it certainly makes it much harder for me to photograph dying children. Lynsey Addario changechilddie Change image and share on social
Look, I would say that anyone who does this work and doesn't have a strain of idealism is an adrenaline junkie or completely narcissistic. There is no other justification. You're risking your life, and if anything happens, it's our families who suffer tremendously. Lynsey Addario adrenalinecompletelyfamily share on social
I've rarely seen portrayals of photojournalists that seem accurate. Lynsey Addario accuratehavephotojournalist Change image and share on social
Sometimes when I am photographing a major news event, I am suddenly overwhelmed by helplessness. Lynsey Addario eventhelplessnessmajor Change image and share on social
The possibility to mobilize the international community to act on human suffering is what drives me every day as a photojournalist. Lynsey Addario actcommunityday Change image and share on social
I'm a very open person, very self-deprecating. I accept my flaws. Lynsey Addario acceptdeprecateflaw Change image and share on social
I didn't know a single female photographer who covered conflict who even had a boyfriend, much less a husband or a baby. Lynsey Addario babyboyfriendconflict Change image and share on social