I want to record history through the destiny of individuals who often belong to the least wealthy classes. I do not want to show war in general, nor history with a capital H, but rather the tragedy of a single man, of a family.

For me, the strength of photography lies in its ability to evoke humanity. If war is an attempt to negate humanity, then photography can be perceived as the opposite of war.

It is very hard to say where you're going until you get there. That kind of thing is based very much on instinct. As a photographer, one of the most important lessons I have learnt is that you have to learn to listen to and trust your own instinct. It has helped to guide me - this far at least.

Is it possible to put an end to a form of human behavior which has existed throughout history by means of photography?

[Photography] puts a human face on issues which, from afar, can appear abstract or ideological or monumental in their global impact.

Starvation and disease are the original weapons of mass destruction. When you burn fields and kill animals, people are left vulnerable.

Unfortunately, the world continues, history continues to produce tragedies. And it is very important that they be documented in a humane way, in a compelling way.