Lynsey Addario
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist; Contributor for National Geographic & Time Magazine; New York Times Bestselling Author
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Lynsey Addario Biography
Lynsey Addario is a photojournalist who has been covering conflict, humanitarian crises, and women’s issues around the Middle East and Africa on assignment for The New York Times and National Geographic for more than two decades. Since September 11, 2001, Addario has covered conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Lebanon, Darfur, South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, Syria, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
American Photo Magazine named Addario as one of the five most influential photographers of the past 25 years, saying she changed the way we saw the world's conflicts. Addario is the recipient of numerous awards, including a MacArthur fellowship, and was part of the New York Times team to win a Pulitzer Prize for overseas reporting out of Afghanistan Pakistan, an Overseas Press Club's Olivier Rebbot Award, and two Emmy nominations. She holds three honorary doctorate degrees for her professional accomplishments from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bates College in Maine, and the University of York in England.
Addario wrote the New York Times bestselling memoir, "It's What I Do," which chronicles her personal and professional life as a photojournalist coming of age in the post-9/11 world. She has also released a solo collection of photography, "Of Love and War."
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Why would anyone willingly plunge headfirst into the war-torn areas of Afghanistan, Darfur, or Libya? For Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, the short, simple answer is also the title of her memoir: It’s What I Do.
Lynsey has built her career on capturing powerful images in dangerous environments around the world while focusing on humanitarian and human rights issues. Despite death threats and kidnappings, she continues photographing pivotal subjects for National Geographic, the New York Times, and TIME. In this conversation, Lynsey presents a retrospective of her work and explains how her relentless pursuit of truth in virtually every major conflict in the twenty-first century has shaped her life.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has captured audiences with her disarming and compelling photographs that personalize even the most remote corners of the world. According to Addario, a large part of her work is getting to know her subjects and establishing a sense of intimacy. Her compassion, sensitivity, and unflinching eye capture humane tales from some of the most difficult places on earth. “I am drawn to people with hardship and humanitarian issues,” Addario says. “But I am a storyteller, and I look to convey information.”
In this presentation, Lynsey, a New York Times bestselling author, presents a stunning and personally curated selection of her work from conflict zones across the world. Her powerful and disarming style reveals the major threats to human rights, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and life in Afghanistan under the Taliban to the stark truth of sub-Saharan Africa and the daily reality of women in the Middle East, to name a few. Addario’s stories and images illustrate the immense human capacity for tragedy and suffering, but also for hope and resilience.
Lynsey Addario was just finding her way as a photographer when September 11th changed the world. One of the few photojournalists with experience in Afghanistan, she got the call to cover the American invasion and had to make a crucial decision—stay at home and lead a quiet and predictable life, or set out across the world and risk her life to make a name for herself. She chose the latter and continued to for nearly two decades.
In this presentation, Lynsey Addario reveals how, by following the danger, she went from a self-taught street photographer to one of the most brilliant and influential journalists working today—in any medium. Even after enduring the front lines with cameras strapped around her neck, being kidnapped by terrorists, and held at gunpoint, exposing the chaos and conflict happening everywhere in the world remains Addario’s career, and her passion.
Photojournalists in hot zones often concentrate on combat and bloodshed, the action shots that make the front page. But for Lynsey Addario, the truly gripping war stories take place beyond the guns, and in the lives of those affected by war and conflict. With clarity, beauty, and candor, Lynsey documents, often in their most extreme moments, the complex lives of others. It’s her work, but it’s much more than that: it’s her art.
In this presentation, Addario discusses the importance of art in our society and the role it has in making us think, inspiring us, and pushing us out of our comfort zones. With the backdrop of her award-winning photographs, Addario shares the intimate stories of her subjects. She explains how bringing them to a wider audience often dispels stereotypes and misconceptions and brings focus to the major conflicts across the globe.
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What topics does Lynsey Addario speak about?
Lynsey Addario is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Culture, Government, Law, Executive Leadership, Political, Military, Journalist, Author, Art & Design, Photography, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Women, Non-Fiction Authors and Storytelling.
Where does Lynsey Addario travel from?
Lynsey Addario generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lynsey Addario?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynsey Addario for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lynsey Addario for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lynsey Addario or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Lynsey Addario is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Diversity & Inclusion and Economy. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Lynsey Addario generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Susan Goldberg, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Lata Reddy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lynsey Addario for an upcoming event.
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It’s What I Do: An Evening with Lynsey Addario
Why would anyone willingly plunge headfirst into the war-torn areas of Afghanistan, Darfur, or Libya? For Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, the short, simple answer is also the title of her memoir: It’s What I Do.
Lynsey has built her career on capturing powerful images in dangerous environments around the world while focusing on humanitarian and human rights issues. Despite death threats and kidnappings, she continues photographing pivotal subjects for National Geographic, the New York Times, and TIME. In this conversation, Lynsey presents a retrospective of her work and explains how her relentless pursuit of truth in virtually every major conflict in the twenty-first century has shaped her life.
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Of Love & War: Stories of Tragedy & Resilience From Across the World
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario has captured audiences with her disarming and compelling photographs that personalize even the most remote corners of the world. According to Addario, a large part of her work is getting to know her subjects and establishing a sense of intimacy. Her compassion, sensitivity, and unflinching eye capture humane tales from some of the most difficult places on earth. “I am drawn to people with hardship and humanitarian issues,” Addario says. “But I am a storyteller, and I look to convey information.”
In this presentation, Lynsey, a New York Times bestselling author, presents a stunning and personally curated selection of her work from conflict zones across the world. Her powerful and disarming style reveals the major threats to human rights, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and life in Afghanistan under the Taliban to the stark truth of sub-Saharan Africa and the daily reality of women in the Middle East, to name a few. Addario’s stories and images illustrate the immense human capacity for tragedy and suffering, but also for hope and resilience.
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Making a Name for Myself: How Running Toward the Danger Leads to Success
Lynsey Addario was just finding her way as a photographer when September 11th changed the world. One of the few photojournalists with experience in Afghanistan, she got the call to cover the American invasion and had to make a crucial decision—stay at home and lead a quiet and predictable life, or set out across the world and risk her life to make a name for herself. She chose the latter and continued to for nearly two decades.
In this presentation, Lynsey Addario reveals how, by following the danger, she went from a self-taught street photographer to one of the most brilliant and influential journalists working today—in any medium. Even after enduring the front lines with cameras strapped around her neck, being kidnapped by terrorists, and held at gunpoint, exposing the chaos and conflict happening everywhere in the world remains Addario’s career, and her passion.
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Leaving Your Comfort Zone: The Importance of Art
Photojournalists in hot zones often concentrate on combat and bloodshed, the action shots that make the front page. But for Lynsey Addario, the truly gripping war stories take place beyond the guns, and in the lives of those affected by war and conflict. With clarity, beauty, and candor, Lynsey documents, often in their most extreme moments, the complex lives of others. It’s her work, but it’s much more than that: it’s her art.
In this presentation, Addario discusses the importance of art in our society and the role it has in making us think, inspiring us, and pushing us out of our comfort zones. With the backdrop of her award-winning photographs, Addario shares the intimate stories of her subjects. She explains how bringing them to a wider audience often dispels stereotypes and misconceptions and brings focus to the major conflicts across the globe.
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Lynsey Addario | Page Six
Spies said she was there to research a role as Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario in an upcoming Steven Spielberg movie.
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National Geographic Events - A Photographer's Life of Love and War
Why would anyone willingly plunge headfirst into the war-torn areas of Afghanistan, Darfur, or Libya? For photojournalist Lynsey Addario, the short, simple ...
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Behind The Lens With Prizewinning 'Women Of Vision' : The Picture ...
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynsey Addario has spent more than 10 years as a war photographer. Kitra Cahana was just a teenager when her photography made the ...
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Lynsey Addario's Photographs of Women in Combat - NYTimes.com
Years before the Pentagon's official lifting of the ban on women in combat, Lynsey Addario saw the rapidly evolving role of female soldiers in Afghanistan.
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How do I book Lynsey Addario to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lynsey Addario for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lynsey Addario, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lynsey Addario or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lynsey Addario for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lynsey Addario, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lynsey Addario, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lynsey Addario speak about?
Lynsey Addario is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Culture, Government, Law, Executive Leadership, Political, Military, Journalist, Author, Art & Design, Photography, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Women, Non-Fiction Authors and Storytelling. -
Where does Lynsey Addario travel from?
Lynsey Addario generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lynsey Addario?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynsey Addario for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lynsey Addario for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lynsey Addario or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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