Sept. 10, 2026, 12:07 PM EDTBy Chelsea StahlIn the 25 years since September 11, 2001, and through the wars that raged in its wake, countless photographs were taken documenting the era. Capturing the first major event of the internet age, these visuals were splashed across television and computer screens at work, home and even in schools. They’re visceral records of the violence and all that followed.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Powerful 9/11 photographs, and what it took to capture them
NBC News reached out to photographers and photo editors to reflect on 9/11-era images, what it took to capture them and the lasting impact.












