Many people in this world do jobs that are dangerous and where their life is at risk and they feel that there is some kind of value to their job I guess that's how I feel about what I do. There is a social function to documentary photography that is very important and it requires people to take risks.
James NachtweyI have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated.
James NachtweyThe greatest statesmen, philosophers, humanitarians ... have not been able to put an end to war. Why place that demand on photography?
James NachtweyI used to call myself a war photographer. Now I consider myself as an antiwar photographer.
James Nachtwey