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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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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Thank You For Your Service
November 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Editorial, photography, Politics and Social Issues
In 1968, at the age of 18, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Four years later I was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. I did not serve in combat but I did serve overseas. I am proud to have been a Marine. Occasionally I meet people who, upon learning I was [...]
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In Black and White
September 13th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Art, black and white photography, Design and Communication, Images, photography
Black and white photography is neither inferior or superior to color photography. Each has its merits. However, black and white photography allows the photographer to explore form and light in ways that color prevents or obscures. A particular quality of the black and white photograph is its ability to immediately confer an aura of nostalgia [...]
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Photography, Politics and Image
September 7th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Art, Design and Communication, photography, Politics and Social Issues, Tony and Carmina
Carmina, Tony and Curran convene at the Bean It had been nearly 3 months since the city’s Combined Sewer Overflow project had come to the front of the Supreme Bean and for all this time pedestrian traffic was restricted to narrow paths on either side of the street. Patronage had suffered as a result and [...]
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