“In a war, the normal codes of civilized behavior are suspended. It would be unthinkable in so called normal life, to go into someone’s home, where the family is grieving over the death of a loved one, and spend long moments photographing them. It simply wouldn’t be done.”

James Nachtwey has now revealed the results of his work over the last year as part of his TED Prize wish.

James Nactwey’s TED Prize will be announced on October 3rd during a worldwide event on seven continents.