If you’re not familiar with TED talks, they are remarkable people giving 15 minute talks; They’re taped, and then put up on the web for free access. This particular TED talk is by David Griffin, Director of Photography for National Geographic.

Griffin begins by showing some of the great photos from National Geographic; The first is of the Afghan refugee girl, by Steve Curry. He notes that National Lampoon is going to parody National Geographic, and he dreads what they will do with this photo.

Take 15 minutes to watch this fascinating talk on photo journalism. It might make you a better photographer.