The documentary photographer discusses the realities of shooting amid one of the world’s worst Ebola outbreaks in history
Wellcome Photography Prize
“There is a vast chasm between a lived experience in a place and a photograph that somehow tries to represent that experience”
“Getting the train to the studio was nerve wracking; it felt like people stared at my uneven tones and blistered face. After the photoshoot I went to meet my Mum for a drink. I did not cover my skin up, I let it breathe and felt myself do the same”
Renowned for her fearless coverage of conflicts, Addario reflects on the experience of documenting a silent epidemic of epic proportions
Wellcome Photography Prize invites submissions from image-makers investigating health-related issues in new and compelling ways