I think it's important to have perspective and to look at what you don't necessarily want to see. Lynsey Addario importantnecessarilyperspective Change image and share on social
As a woman, I have tried to take advantage of the extra access I have in the Muslim world: with Muslim women, for example. Many people underestimate women in that part of the world because, typically, they don't work. Lynsey Addario accessadvantageextra share on social
I generally don't follow domestic news that much aside from how it relates to the stories I'm covering abroad, like what Americans think of the War in Afghanistan. Lynsey Addario abroadafghanistanamerican Change image and share on social
It's very hard to turn your back once you're aware of what's going on, and you're aware of the injustices, and you're aware of the civilian casualties. It's much easier if you have no idea and you've never seen it. Lynsey Addario awarebackcasualty share on social
Don't expect things to happen fast. Be empathetic with the people you are photographing. Don't be concerned about money. Lynsey Addario concernempatheticexpect Change image and share on social
Journalists dedicate their lives to covering war - they make many personal sacrifices, and it's not something that's gender-based. In a place like Libya where there's heavy fighting, it doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman. Lynsey Addario basecoverdedicate share on social
My job is to take the pictures, communicate a message, to bring those images to the greater public through whatever publication I'm working for. My job is really to be a messenger, and that's what I've been doing. Lynsey Addario bringcommunicategreat share on social
I would never think of myself as a role model. Lynsey Addario modelrole 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
Every story takes its toll on me and leaves an impression on me. Lynsey Addario impressionleafstory Change image and share on social
