

36: Photographer, Kieran Doherty. Images & Experience of Belfast, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Liberia, The Sudan
Aug 17, 2016
Photographer Kieran Doherty discusses his experiences capturing images in Belfast, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Liberia, and The Sudan. He reflects on the challenge of producing standout images and the responsibility to not exploit tragic situations. The podcast also touches on the horrors of war, surviving the tsunami in Sri Lanka, the chaotic situation in Liberia, and the impact of discussing sensitive topics. Doherty shares the contrast between photographing a slum in South Sudan and the Wimbledon tennis tournament in England. The podcast concludes with discussions on capturing final farewells, the risks photographers and journalists take, and ways to support the podcast.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Journey into Photography
03:46 • 12min
Photographing the Streets of Belfast
15:19 • 17min
Capturing Images that Reflect Reality
32:31 • 18min
Witnessing the Horrors of War
50:40 • 14min
Surviving the Tsunami in Sri Lanka
01:04:34 • 22min
Reflections on the impact of discussing a sensitive topic
01:26:17 • 2min
Veterans' Experiences, Finding Support, and Liberia's Chaotic Situation
01:27:51 • 3min
Testimony of Chief of Operations in Taylor's Trial
01:30:22 • 3min
The Aftermath of War
01:33:41 • 8min
A Young Girl in a Slum with a Pink Umbrella
01:42:06 • 19min
Capturing Contrasts: From South Sudan to Wimbledon
02:01:35 • 19min
Final Farewells in Wooden Bass
02:21:04 • 4min
Capturing the Repatriation
02:25:16 • 8min
Photographers and Journalists Taking Risks
02:33:03 • 5min
Ways to Support the Podcast
02:37:41 • 3min
Upcoming Release of Jocko White Tea and Discussion on tea preferences
02:40:12 • 3min
Preferences for Notes, Leadership Conference, and Appreciating the World
02:42:51 • 4min