Steve McCurry: Getting Arrested, Crossing Borders & Chasing the Perfect Photo
The man behind one of the most iconic photographs ever taken. We sat down with legendary photographer Steve McCurry during his visit to India, brought to us by Leica Store India, for a conversation about photography, risk, storytelling, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect moment. From crossing borders illegally for a photograph and getting arrested to photographing some of the world's most extraordinary places, Steve shares stories from a career that has spanned decades. Best known for his iconic “Afghan Girl” photograph, McCurry has spent his life documenting people, places and moments that stay with you long after you've seen them. Even after decades behind the lens, his philosophy remains simple: one great photograph can make an entire day worth it. This is one of our favourite conversations we've ever had. In this interview: Steve McCurry's journey as a photographer The story behind his iconic photographs Afghan Girl and its lasting legacy Crossing borders for the perfect photograph Getting arrested while working Travel and documentary photography Finding and chasing the perfect moment Storytelling through photography Lessons from a legendary photographer Watch the full conversation https://youtu.be/elgqrj2L3T8?si=1rFc_YXDpz2BaBEt Follow unstumbled for more conversations, stories and journeys from across India and beyond. #SteveMcCurry #Photography #Interview #Photographer #AfghanGirl #Leica #unstumbled #TravelPhotography #DocumentaryPhotography
