None of the editors I've worked with have ever asked me to pull my punches. They've never asked me to give them… — James Nachtwey Editors Copy Share Image
Why photograph war? Is it possible to put an end to a form of human behavior, which has existed throughout history, by… — James Nachtwey Habits Copy Share Image
For me, the strength of photography lies in its ability to evoke humanity. If war is an attempt to negate humanity, then… — James Nachtwey Ability Copy Share Image
I'm half deaf. I have nerve damage and a constant ringing in both of my ears, and there are certain times and… — James Nachtwey Certain Copy Share Image
[Photography] puts a human face on issues which, from afar, can appear abstract or ideological or monumental in their global impact. — James Nachtwey Abstract Copy Share Image
I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must… — James Nachtwey Events Copy Share Image
When the truth is spoken, it doesn't need to be adorned. It just needs to be simply stated, and often it only… — James Nachtwey Needs Copy Share Image
If there is something occurring that is so bad that it could be considered a crime against humanity, it has to be… — James Nachtwey Anguish Copy Share Image
In a way, if and individual assumes the risk of placing himself in the middle of a war to communicate to the… — James Nachtwey Peace Copy Share Image
I dont use the formal elements of photography for their own sake. I dont use whats happening in the world to make… — James Nachtwey Photography Copy Share Image
The pictures that were coming from Vietnam were showing us what was really happening on the ground level. It was in contradiction… — James Nachtwey Contradiction Copy Share Image
It's more difficult to get publications to focus on issues that are more critical, that do not provide people with as escape… — James Nachtwey End of the day Copy Share Image
It has occurred to me that if everyone could be there just once to see for themselves what white phosphorous does to… — James Nachtwey Grief Copy Share Image
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