war photography
Moments of Joy in War-Torn Ukraine
In these photos taken during the Donbas conflict, the pain of what was lost intertwines with scenes of fleeting happiness.
What It Was Like to Witness Kabul's Fall to the Taliban
"Part of me wonders, in 10, 20, 30 years’ time, when I look back on this... Whether documenting the worst days in people's lives will be morally conscionable."
What It’s Like to Photograph a War Zone
French war photographer Adrien Vautier spent over a month documenting the war unfolding in Ukraine.
A Photographer's Reflections on Capturing the World's Worst Conflict Zones
Japanese photographer Ryo Kameyama lost his sight in his left eye documenting the conflict in Palestine's Gaza Strip.
No-Go Zone: Life as a Freelance War Photographer
Australia's Luke Cody explains how he manages fear in some of the world's most intense conflict zones.
After The War: Documenting the Trauma and Struggle of a Conflict Photographer
A new film follows photographer Jason Howe as he searches war zones for the perfect photo and fights to get his work published.
Photos of the Gulf War Fires That Turned Kuwait's Oil Fields into Hell
"Never before or since have I witnessed an unnatural disaster on such a scale," writes photographer Sebastião Salgado, who documented the aftermath of the Iraqi army setting Kuwait oil wells ablaze in the early 90s.
How Images of Trauma Help Photographers Cope with Darkness
Four photographers at the SFMOMA explain why they seek out terror.
Photographer Christoph Bangert Captures the Absurdity of Modern Warfare
The war photographer's new photo book, 'Hello Camel,' exposes the surreal and darkly comic side of today's conflicts.
Does Beautiful War Photography Sanitize the Reality of Combat?
We met with acclaimed author David Shields to talk about his new book about the disturbingly beautiful war photos on the front page of the 'New York Times.'
Incredible Photos by the First American Female War Correspondent Killed in Action
At 26, Dickey Chapelle was photographing on the front lines, covering global rebellions and countries at war.
A War Photographer Returns Home
André Liohn became famous for his images of conflict in Somalia, Syria, and Libya, but now he's using the same techniques to capture the strangeness and brutality of his home country, Brazil.