Visionaries with Alice Aedy Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on Documenting War and Surviving Kidnapping on the Frontlines
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Oct 14, 2025 
Lynsey Addario, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, shares her harrowing experiences capturing global conflicts and humanitarian crises. She recounts surviving kidnappings and close calls, including a nail-biting near-death moment in Ukraine. Balancing her challenging career with motherhood, she emphasizes the importance of empathy and human connection in her work. Lynsey reflects on the power of her femininity in the field and discusses the shifting landscape of journalism, all while advocating for truth-telling amidst polarized narratives.
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From Salgado To AP: Finding A Voice
- Lynsey Addario walked into photojournalism after being inspired by Sebastião Salgado and learned the craft at AP before heading overseas.
- Her early work in India and Afghanistan shaped her focus on women and humanitarian stories.
Build Relationships, Not Just Images
- Build deep relationships and do interviews alongside photography to give subjects voice and context.
- Practice patience and emotional openness to earn trust and tell fuller stories.
Journalism As A Mirror For Power
- Addario sees journalism as a mirror to hold up to power and test policy consequences on civilians.
- She believes frontline reporting is essential to assess whether decisions by leaders work or harm people.
