Carol Guzy

This morning while visiting a site I frequent, I learned of three time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Carol Guzy. Before today, I didn’t know her name but am familiar with many of her subjects. Guzy has photographed the very famous including Muhammed Ali to the not so famous like a young autistic boy named Alex. With her camera and words, she has chronicled wars, conflicts, Mother Teresa’s funeral and the everyday.

I spent some time this morning looking at her photos and studying the faces. Guzy has truly captured the human experience (and continues to do).

In her own words:

“Photographers spend a lot of time looking for the right light. But the most important light we glimpse and attempt to capture is the radiance within every being.”

“A photograph can be a powerful witness and an eloquent voice for those who have none. Pictures inform, educate, enlighten, captivate, spur governments into action. They are historical documents and poignant reminders of our human frailties. Sometimes they touch our very souls.”

Even if you are not a photographer, take a moment, read about her and view her images. They will broaden your perspective – they have mine.

• Carol’s portfolio at the Washington Post
• Photographer of the Year bio at the Washington Post
• Carol’s Temple.edu Profile

note: the image in this post was taken by Carol Guzy. You can view it in context at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/poy/carol/love/11.htm