Here is a short video of the great photographer Donald McCullin tailking about his work. He created many important photographs during his lifetime, the experience of making them left him emotionally troubled.
I do not know how the greats like McCullin, Salgado, Nachtway and Smith can do what they do for so long without being traumatized sooner. They seem to be able to put up with it for many years before any damage is done, what amazing commitment and dedication, truly great men. I did my little short photo work in the dump in May and it still bothers me, I still think about the people daily. How can photographers cover death, tragedy, suffering and not fall apart?
Here is the McCullin video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZe4rQKcls
I do not know how the greats like McCullin, Salgado, Nachtway and Smith can do what they do for so long without being traumatized sooner. They seem to be able to put up with it for many years before any damage is done, what amazing commitment and dedication, truly great men. I did my little short photo work in the dump in May and it still bothers me, I still think about the people daily. How can photographers cover death, tragedy, suffering and not fall apart?
Here is the McCullin video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZe4rQKcls
