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"This is the photograph of September 11th": João Porfírio analyses the frame that "shocked too much"Photo by Tomasz_Mikolajczyk on Pexels
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"This is the photograph of September 11th": João Porfírio analyses the frame that "shocked too much"

CNN Portugal13 September 2026 at 23:17

João Porfírio, photojournalist, was the guest on this week's Olhar 360 to analyze a landmark topic in the history of photojournalism. The chosen topic was September 11th, the date of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York in 2001, which Porfírio himself classified as "the photograph of September 11th."

In his commentary, João Porfírio analyzed a frame that, according to him, was too shocking to be shown to the public. This image became iconic of the tragedy that changed the world and profoundly marked the history of international photojournalism.

Olhar 360 is a space dedicated to reflection on photography and image, where professionals in the field share their perspectives on photographic moments that marked history.

Why this matters

This segment matters to Portuguese readers as it offers insight into photojournalism ethics and the power of iconic imagery in documenting history, with João Porfírio drawing on his experience to explain why certain photographs become defining moments of global events.

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