Through the lens of a war photojournalist

S she spoke to us about her journey of being a photojournalist in war zones across the world – showing us pictures of loss, love, uncertainty, and hope – we sat back and listened with awe in our eyes and admiration in our hearts.

- NITIKA KRISHNA

It must take an indescribable strength to witness something as gut-wrenchingly terrible as war. But the sense of calm in Nicole Tung's voice and her unshakeable confidence inspired every single one of us at the Indian Photo Festival in the State Gallery of Art. The war photojournalist gave CE an exclusive peek into her journey, perspectives on war, and more.

Excerpts

What are your thoughts on Hyderabad?

It's a very interesting city! There's a part of Hyderabad that is very cultural and there is another that is very tech-oriented – a great blend of history and modernity. It's a great place to photograph too, especially Old City.

How did you get interested in war photojournalism?

When I was younger, I would use my grandfather's Leica camera to take pictures of abandoned houses and the booming underground music scene in Hong Kong.