The pain of others: Photographing despair - Correspondent

The pain of others: Photographing despair - Correspondent: The nature of news means journalists frequently are in contact with people experiencing the depths of sorrow or despair. For photographers and video reporters, trying to capture such painful emotions can prove a particular challenge.

Should they remain impassive while a father rages as he holds the lifeless body of his daughter? Should they hesitate before taking a photo? How do you respectfully document people’s grief?

In this blog, some of AFP’s photographers explain the issues and their techniques for documenting tragedy.