About the Author

Greg E. Mathieson Sr. served 11 years in the U.S. army before founding the MAI Photo News Agency in 1981. During his career as a photojournalist, he has served clients such as the U.S. Secret Service, FEMA, The U.S. Justice Department, and the military. His photographs have appeared in Life, Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report, the New York Times, Paris Match, and many more reputable publications in over 64 countries. Mathieson was selected by NBC news to serve as a videographer in an exclusive covert team covering the 2003 war in Iraq, and his work from this expedition has been featured on both NBC and ABC news networks. His extensive experience working behind the front lines of international conflicts has earned Mathieson the trust and respect of world leaders in the White House and abroad, allowing him unprecedented assess to protected information and images.