TED Prize 2007 TED Prize > James Nachtwey > James Nachtwey's wish

JAMES NACHTWEY'S WISH:

  • I'm working on a story that the world needs to know about. I wish for you to help me break it in a way that provides spectacular proof of the power of news photography in the digital age.

Plan of Execution:

  • Gain access to a place in the world where a critical situation is occurring and fully document it with photography.
  • Set a date to unveil the pictures and find a series of innovative ways to create powerful impact with them, using novel display technologies and the power of the Internet as well as media.
  • Use the campaign to generate resources for organizations that are working to address and transform the situation.

We Are Looking For:

  • Diplomatic and logistics help in order to get James to the story location (potential contributors will be given confidential access to the story being contemplated).
  • An advisory team of creative mavericks to help conceive the strongest ways of making an impact.
  • Offers of large public space worldwide that can be used to display the images.
  • Help with plastering the story online with media impressions.
  • A partner to provide a solution to project images digitally outdoors.
  • A PR and communications partner.
  • Media partners.

Questions we're still asking:

  • What are creative ways to make the biggest impact in a way that others could use in future?
  • How do we best ensure that this effort leads to action to solve the problem?