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James Nachtwey

James Nachtwey

James Nachtwey is an American photojournalist and war photographer. He has been awarded the Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal five times and two World Press Photo awards. In 2003, Nachtwey was injured in a grenade attack on his convoy while working in Baghdad, from which he made a full recovery. Nachtwey has worked with Time as a contract photographer since 1984. He worked for Black Star (1980–1985), was a member of Magnum Photos (1986–2001) and VII Photo Agency (2001–2011) where he was a founding member.

Known for

Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers
Dark Light: The Art of Blind Photographers
2009 • Self
War Photographer
War Photographer
2001 • Photographer

Full filmography

War Photographer
War Photographer
2001 • Photographer
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James Nachtwey – Biography, Known For & Filmography