War photographer Johanna-Maria Fritz: «When I was going through my photos, there were times when I just sat there and cried».

Leonie C. Wagner, Corina Gall, Isabella Hager9 May 2025
Trailblazing war photographer Johanna-Maria Fritz has documented the conflicts in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Sudan.

At 31, she's is already one of the world's most well-regarded war photographers.

In an NZZ interview, she discusses responsibility, fear, and the difficulties of balancing war and everyday life.