National Geographic: Around the world in 125 years

Photography came to National Geographic almost by chance in 1904, when its editor had 11 pages to fill at the last minute. Today, the magazine is celebrated for its commitment to photographers, who enjoy a rare trust and financial backing in an industry whose budgets have been decimated in recent years. Olivier Laurent speaks with the magazine’s photo editors…

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