Anja Niedringhaus
1965 - 2014
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Biography
Anja Niedringhaus was a German photojournalist known for her powerful and moving images captured in conflict zones around the world. She started her career working for a local newspaper in Germany before joining the European Pressphoto Agency (EPA). Niedringhaus covered numerous major conflicts, including the wars in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, always focusing on the human aspect of war and its impact on civilians.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I realize that in this strange world, when it comes to war, peace, and such matters, talking and reading don't mean much. It has to be seen to be believed.
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The man arrives at shooting sites and leaves as soon as they are over. Just a short time, with help from a camera, to philosophize, to feel and to dedicate himself to it.
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Portraits show the subtle similarities and the enormous differences between people.
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You never really know any place until it is time to leave. But by then, you cannot articulate it, your heart will do it for you.
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I had looked at the photos that were taken of me and decided that I needed to find my own way to tell the stories better.