Steve McCurry's photography captures the essence of human struggle and joy, which has won him some of photographys top awards. McCurry has travelled the world documenting scenes that we in the Western world are not often exposed to. During his travels in India, McCurry learned to watch and wait on life; 'If you wait, people will forget your camera and soul will drift up into view'. Personally, I really believe in this statement, as his photography shows a vulnerability that seems built on a trust in him and his camera.
McCurry's career launched when he disguised as a native Garb and crossed the Pakistan border into rebel-controlled Afghanistan. He hid his film rolls by sewing them into his clothes, and he emerged with images that would be shown around the world; the first of their kind. I would recommend taking a look at the Afghanistan gallery on his website (www.stevemccurry.com), as they are incredibly moving and fascinating captures of the time.
A highlight of his career was rediscovering the previously unidentified Afghan refugee girl, that many have described as the most recognisable photograph in the world today.
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