Susan Meiselas, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, first captured the essence of her craft through her iconic series '44 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA.' Initially pursuing a master's degree at Harvard, Meiselas stumbled upon her passion for photography while taking a course that allowed her to explore the lives of her Cambridge boarding house neighbors.This early project not only marked the inception of her photography career but also introduced her to the power of personal narratives behind portraits.