I am a really big fan of your photographs. You really put yourself on line to get the shot that captures the emotion of the scene.

There is this one photo that you took that is mesmerizing to me. It was taken maybe 6 years ago of a protest with riot police in the background and in the foreground there is a person on roller blades about to slap shot back a tear gas cannister with a hockey stick. Sports Illustrated published it as a 2 page photograph. I truely think it is an exceptional photograph and I have been trying to locate the photo online for a few months now to no avail.

I did not know the best way to contact you but I was wondering if I could somehow obtain a copy of it digitally or glossy print. I am just a college student who has no intention of using the photo for purposes other than put it on my wall. Thanks you for your courage to get that one shot even if your life is at risk.

Best,
Ryan

They say that before a storm there’s calm. so don’t worry yourself about being busy over the next two weeks. If I were you I’d prepare myself for it!

I have questions for you though:
Why Iraq? Why become a war photojournalist? What motivated you?
Must you undergo specialized training before being embedded with the troops?
How do you cope with all you see and experience in Iraq? Doesn’t it affect you?
Lastly, how do you deal with the language barrier? Or it doesn’t matter because your with the troops?

Anyway, thanks Bob! Wish you the best of luck
Cheers!
Diana