Book Report: Lynsey Addario It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War
Book Report: It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War By Ashlie Slocum Introduction Photojournalism is often described as a profession that blends artistic vision with public responsibility, but few memoirs reveal this balance as clearly as Lynsey Addario’s It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War . Through her accounts of conflict, displacement, loss, and resilience, Addario not only documents world events but also reflects on what it means to dedicate one’s life to bearing witness. Her memoir provides valuable insight into the ethical and emotional complexities of photographing human suffering, and it challenges readers to consider the sacrifices required to pursue truth through images. This report examines the anecdotes, technical choices, and philosophical commitments that shape Addario’s work, and reflects on how her story informed my own practice in photojournalism this term. Body One of the most compelling anecdotes in the memoir occurs when...
