James Nachtwey has had a pretty lengthy career, and some very well noted work. He's worked with TIME magazine since 1984, and was responsible for good chunk of the most seen 9/11 photos. He "has devoted himself to documenting wars, conflicts and critical social issues" according to his own website. His work has taken him to some uncomfortable, foreign places. He's captured scenes from wars and atrocities that many Americans have probably never even heard of. He has gone all over the world with seemingly unflinching bravery, even being seriously wounded during the U.S. invasion of Iraq. He has a very strong passion for the work he is doing and it is obvious that he feels it is important for people to see theses things that most would otherwise choose to ignore.