For over ten years, James Galbraith—known professionally as Charlie Tango—has called Ukraine home. He didn’t just fly in to cover the headlines; he was on the ground when the world changed, documenting the transition from a country at peace to a nation under siege.

His work is a raw, unflinching chronicle of the full-scale invasion, captured by a photographer with deep roots in the communities he documents. Having spent a decade embedded in Ukrainian life, James brings a level of intimacy to his war photography that goes beyond the standard news cycle. He captures the quiet moments of resilience, the total destruction of civilian neighborhoods, and the haunting reality of a landscape he once knew intimately now scarred by modern warfare.

• Embedded History: James has been documenting the unfolding conflict since its inception, providing a continuous visual record of the war’s impact on the people and the land.
• Witness to Destruction: His lens has captured the aftermath of strikes on civilian infrastructure—from burnt-out residential blocks to the remnants of family homes—documenting the physical cost of the invasion.
• The Machinery of War: From the twisted steel of decimated armor to the specialized equipment used in the zone, James provides a technical and atmospheric look at the hardware of conflict.
• A Local Perspective: Unlike many foreign correspondents, James’s work is informed by a decade of living alongside the people of Ukraine, allowing him to capture stories of survival and defiance with profound empathy.

James’s photography has been published globally, serving as a vital archive for a war that has fundamentally reshaped the world. His work is not just about the fighting; it is about the endurance of a nation he has lived in, loved, and refused to leave.