In pictures: Iraqi lives through a lens

Children in a street market in al-Amarah eager to get their picture taken.

"My one regret is that I didn't have the ability to really speak with them in their own language.

"These people are snapshots, a reminder of my prejudices and lack of understanding but also, thankfully, a reminder that despite our differences we are very much the same.

"My children also play-act for the camera and, like them, I like having my picture taken."