Steve McCurry is an American photojournalist whose work has been featured in every major magazine in the world. His work frequently appears in National Geographic; his most recognized photo, “Afghan Girl”, was featured on the cover of the June 1985 issue.

Not only has he captured the vibrant colours of the Indian subcontinent, Steve McCurry has also covered regions of conflict around the world.

QUOTES

“Even after visiting India almost 75 times, I still have only scratched the surface.”

“In India in particular, where millions have no home but the streets, virtually every life event is carried out in public: prayer, eating, sleeping, nursing, crude dentistry, even bodily functions. In the secular West, where nothing is sacred, everything seems hidden; yet in Asia, where nothing is hidden, everything is sacred.”

“Photographing the monsoon in India was an experience so intense, so overwhelming, that I was forced to learn humility. The monsoon is the earth’s most awesome climate event, and is deeply embedded in the Indian psyche. Some believe that to understand the Indian people; one must first understand the effect the monsoon has on the Indian soul.”

“Her skin is weathered; there are wrinkles now, but she is as striking as she was 17 years ago. Finding Sharbat Gula and her family was one of the most memorable moments in my life.”