Photographing Conflict/Photographing Peace

by Dr. Lauren Walsh

This talk explores the complicated realm of covering conflict and crisis, addressing concerns such as physical risks and emotional tolls that photojournalists face as well as ethical dilemmas related to this type of work. Importantly, Dr Walsh also focuses on why coverage of post-conflict and aftermath settings matters and how the camera can be a tool toward justice and peacebuilding. Framed through topics covered in two of Walsh’s recent books, Conversations on Conflict Photography and Through the Lens: The Pandemic and Black Lives Matter, this presentation aims to enlighten listeners and to provoke critical questions about the role of visual media in contemporary conflict and post-conflict situations.

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