Photo Gallery: The Power of Elections

Often unsung heroes, photojournalists frequently work on the front lines, putting their lives at risk to bring us vital news images. In this exhibit, organized by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and The Paley Center for Media, we showcase the work of renowned photojournalists who have captured pivotal moments in history, including Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto campaigning just before her assassination and the barrier-breaking candidates in the U.S. presidential campaign.

Here, we present a sampling of photographs from this compelling exhibit, "The Power of Elections: A Tribute to Photojournalists," which can be viewed in its entirety at The Paley Center for Media in New York from October 3 to November 5, 2008.

Click the photographer names above to read the stories behind these photos.