Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Emily Garthwaite is a photojournalist and a proud Leica ambassador.

Emily's photography is built on patience, trust and human connection. Through long-form documentary projects across Iraq and Iran, she explores themes of culture, identity and belonging, creating powerful stories that emerge from spending meaningful time with the people and places she photographs.

In this conversation, Emily shares her experiences, her approach to documentary photography, and why building genuine relationships remains central to her work.

🎞️ Chapters: 🎞️
00:00:00 Introduction to Emily Garweight
00:00:22 First steps in photography
00:01:03 Stories close to home
00:01:27 Advice for young photographers
00:01:54 Curiosity and complex stories
00:02:20 Moving to Iraq for long-term storytelling
00:03:02 Finding hope in post-conflict zones
00:03:40 Documenting what remains
00:03:58 Patience in photojournalism
00:04:10 Photography as a way to connect
00:04:27 A life with photography
00:04:42 Communicating through frames

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