Lynsey Addario is an American photojournalist known for her powerful images that capture the human experience in conflict zones. Born on March 6, 1973, in Connecticut, she has worked in various countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Sudan, documenting the impact of war on civilians. Her work has been published in major publications like The New York Times and National Geographic. Addario has received numerous awards for her photography, including the MacArthur Fellowship and the Pulitzer Prize. She is also the author of the memoir "It's What I Do," which details her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field and the challenges she faced while covering global crises.