Lynsey Addario is one of the most renowned photojournalists of our time. She’s survived two kidnappings, risked her life on the frontlines, and built a career documenting war and humanitarian crises across the globe for The New York Times and National Geographic. In this episode of Visionaries, Alice Aedy sits down with Lynsey to talk about the sacrifices behind the images, the moments she didn’t think she would survive, and the lessons she’s learned from decades on the frontlines.
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Chapters
- 00:00:00 Introduction: A Life Behind the Lens
- 00:03:25 Finding Photography: From Hairdressers to War Zones
- 00:06:09 Building Trust: The Art of Connection
- 00:07:28 Early Work: Afghanistan Under the Taliban
- 00:08:51 Iraq War: Collecting Evidence
- 00:10:32 Darfur and the Camera as Barrier
- 00:13:09 Being a Woman in the Field
- 00:14:55 Marriage and Balance: Finding Paul
- 00:21:17 Ukraine 2022: The Family Photo
- 00:27:21 Libya 2011: Seven Days in Captivity
- 00:40:33 Processing Trauma and Staying Human
- 00:43:18 Femininity and Strength in War Zones
- 00:44:35 Packing for War: Tools of the Trade
- 00:46:41 The Future of Journalism
- 00:49:35 Advice and Legacy: The Enduring Lesson
Visionaries with Alice Aedy
Producer - Chloe Puttock
Art Director - Liliana Saldanha
Director - Issey Rider
Camera Operator - Stephan Knight + Sam Mulvey
Lighting - Al Rice
Editor - Tom Forsey + Paolina Stefani
Colour Grade - Jasper Brown
Music by the talented Jon Hopkins
