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He is one of the world's most celebrated photographers, whose iconic image The Afghan Girl became a symbol of resilience and beauty seen across the globe. Yet Steve McCurry's story reaches far beyond a single frame.
In this captivating and deeply human conversation, Steve joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold stories behind his extraordinary career, from surviving near-death encounters in war zones, capturing the haunting aftermath of 9/11 in his own city, to finding serenity in Buddhist monasteries and the quiet wisdom of travel. With humility, courage and reflection, he reveals how a camera can bridge cultures, preserve humanity, and shine a light where words often fail.
You'll learn:
*The harrowing tale of photographing 911
*How witnessing war and tragedy deepened Steve's belief in our shared humanity.
*How he risked his life to get some of the world's most memorable photographs
This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness is not just about what we see through the lens, but how we choose to see and connect with each other.
Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.
To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.
Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.
Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.
Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.
Instagram: @sarahgrynberg
Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg
Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg
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He is one of the world's most celebrated photographers, whose iconic image The Afghan Girl became a symbol of resilience and beauty seen across the globe. Yet Steve McCurry's story reaches far beyond a single frame.
In this captivating and deeply human conversation, Steve joins Sarah Grynberg to share the untold stories behind his extraordinary career, from surviving near-death encounters in war zones, capturing the haunting aftermath of 9/11 in his own city, to finding serenity in Buddhist monasteries and the quiet wisdom of travel. With humility, courage and reflection, he reveals how a camera can bridge cultures, preserve humanity, and shine a light where words often fail.
You'll learn:
*The harrowing tale of photographing 911
*How witnessing war and tragedy deepened Steve's belief in our shared humanity.
*How he risked his life to get some of the world's most memorable photographs
This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness is not just about what we see through the lens, but how we choose to see and connect with each other.
Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.
To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.
Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.
Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.
Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.
Instagram: @sarahgrynberg
Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynberg
Twitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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