There is a genre of photography known as “humanitarian photojournalism.” It seems a laudable practice and most of the photographers who do it are dedicated to the causes and organizations they photograph for. However, it is also a commercial practice, and where money changes hands expectations and obligations are present and they will shade the [...]
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The Humanitarian Photographer
June 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, Editorial, photography, Politics and Social Issues
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Did You Ride Your Bike Today?
June 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Editorial, Images, Politics and Social Issues
Our unbridled thirst for oil made this disaster all but inevitable. When will we realize that we are petroleum addicts?
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Photojournalism: Truth & Titillation
May 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Design and Communication, Editorial, media, photography, Politics and Social Issues
Photography of the effects and carnage of war, natural disaster and criminal behavior began with the invention of photography itself. Then as now the commonly given explanation for photographing the hideous, heinous and horrible was that, “showing the public such things may prevent them from happening again.” After more than 150 years of photography—of millions [...]
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The Rule of Law
February 14th, 2010 · No Comments · crime, Images, Politics and Social Issues
Making Free Speech Free
January 31st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Design and Communication, Editorial, law, media, Politics and Social Issues
The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court, in the case of “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,” allows corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money to promote political candidates, parties and causes. This effectively nullifies Democracy as we once thought of it. The individual or small business that can only afford [...]
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