After watching the documentary "War Photography" my respect for war photographers grew even more. I did not envision this documentary to show so many images that brought so much emotion as if I were there.
James Nachtwey is a talented man who has the ability capture moments that are so powerful to the human eye and soul. I learned that being a loner is sometimes OK because it allows a person to soley focus on their craft, such like Nachetwey. James does a good job at making sure his emotions do not clash while on the job. When he is taking pictures you would think he was cold and just snapping away, but in the documentary it shows how he really feels and he expresses the disbelief of the cruelty of those people who killed viciously in the Rwanda.
James Nachtwey is gifted in the sense of capturing the most graphic and sad images yet at the same time deliver a powerful message. One can take his images and appreciate life. The family living by the train tracks really touched me. I could not watch without getting emotional. Being a war photographer is not just a difficult task physically but emotionally as well. People put their emotion aside to show others what war is, what people go through, and the different emotions and pain along the way.
Even though I do not see myself ever being a war photographer I respect Nachtwey's craft and I believe that he is successful because he prepared himself. A general note to self is: No matter what you want to do, before you can feel confident, you have to convince yourself that is your calling. Just like when he woke up one night in 1980 with the clear idea he had learned everything he needed to pursue his career.
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