...of the Civil War were made into engravings and published in Harpers Weekly. They are no less poignant today than they were when he took them over 150 years ago.He brought to life the main players in the Civil War. If it wasn't for him we would not have seen the care worn face of Abraham Lincoln or the meeting of the great generals. It took until the 1880's for photographs to be published in newspapers. The invention of the flash powder allowed photography to go indoors added a whole new dimension to the ability of the photojournalist to tell his story with pictures. It wasn't until the flash bulb was invented along with the 35mm camera that photojournalism really took off. The period between the 1930's and the 1950's is called the Golden Age of photojournalism. Henri Cartier Bresson is called by many the Father of modern photojournalism. He isn't the only one who has been given this title but he certainly is deserving. His photos have taken us from Africa in the 1920's, to the Spanish Civil War, Gandhi just hours before his assassination and the liberation of Paris. During the 1920's Germany was at...
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...Photographer: Colleen Plumb Born: 1970 Chicago Illinois Galleries: Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Milwaukee Art Museum, the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Fidelity Investments in Boston. Artists Representation: Animals Are Outside Today is a journey examining underneath this net, offering us the chance to contemplate our intersections with animals and consider the multi-layered impact humans have on other living beings. Contradictions define our relationships with animals. We love and admire them; we are entertained and fascinated by them; we take our children to watch and learn about them. Animals are embedded within core human history—evident in our stories, rituals and symbols. At the same time, we eat, wear and cage them with seeming indifference, consuming them, and their images, in countless ways. Our connection to animals today is often developed through assimilation and appropriation; we absorb them into our lives, yet we no longer know of their origin. Most people are cut off from the steps involved in their processing or acquisition, shielded from witnessing their death or decay. This series moves within these contradictions, always questioning if the notion of the sacred, and the primal connection to Nature that animals convey and inspire, will survive alongside our evolution. Solo Exhibitions: Dina Mitrani Gallery, Miami, Animals Are Outside Today, 2011 Women in Photography, wipnyc.org, April, 2011 Jen Bekman...
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...FA 1041 Black & White Photography 12/18/2012 Ethics in Photojournalism Photojournalism is a way of telling a story that can often be more effective than a 1,000-word article. The images that are captured can change the emotions quite vividly of those who are viewing the picture. The best photojournalists will not only capture an image that tells the story, but the images also have to be aesthetically pleasing, include some action and take in emotion. Photojournalists take their images from interesting angles, and they provide depth of field that catches the eye of those who are viewing it. But there is more to being a photojournalists than just a storyteller and an artist, they also have to decide when taking a photo is going too far, and when it is necessary to telling a story. The artistic elements only scratch the surface of the complexities of being effective photojournalists. These storytellers must look out for touchy subjects and taste, and they look to balance effective journalism with good taste. Ethics is a major part of journalism. The images are extremely powerful, as they get to a lot of people and are responsible for shaping culture in various ways. The types of judgment calls that occur with photojournalism are represented through images such as those that were captured when people jumped off the side of the World Trade Centre when the building was on fire after the terrorist attacks. Other tough calls include the Vietnam war, when a naked girl walked...
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...society- it is a “mechanism of mass control” (Flounders et al., 2000, p.89). The news, as an integral part of the media, does the same. Therefore it is important for us to remember that the image of our world shown by the media is only a portrayal, and not always objective or truthful. “The media define for the majority of the population what significant events are taking place, but, also, they offer powerful interpretations of how to understand these events.” (Stuart Hall, 1978, p. 426) In this quote, Hall states that media broadcasters, although providing important (newsworthy), accurate and up-to-date information to the public, are nevertheless filters through which we are shown a ‘mediated’ view of reality. With reference to photojournalism, the composition, subject matter and thematic content of a photograph can alter viewers’ perceptions of the news it accompanies. After all, A picture can add context, explain what is happening, allow us to identify someone or allow us to classify someone or a group of people. It also allows us...
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...The Art of Photography: Mania of Modern Society or Human Salvation I. The art of photography as mania of modern society A. The art of photography become widespread. B. It looks fashionable when you have a lot of good photos. C. If you have a professional camera, it doesn’t mean that you are professional. II. The art of photography as Human Salvation A. Statistics show that in recent years the percentage of visits to galleries has increased. B. This art has an ability to freeze time in a second. C. Written language changes but not the language of photography. III. The art of photography in modern days A. Trash starts to be considered fine art photography. B. People try to express themselves with the help of the art of photography. C. There are a lot of courses for amateur hobby photographers. Nowadays the art of photography has become widespread among young people. They go to clubs and galleries, fashion shows and marts to take photos, for which they earn money and some become famous. And the idea that the presence of a professional camera makes you a professional photographer put into heads of modern youth. It is difficult to say if this is good or bad for photography as an art form. The modern attitude towards the art of photography has changed the art itself. Now it is a part of mass culture. And this is good because statistics show that in recent days the number of visits to galleries has increased. People thus spend more time touching the beautiful and...
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...According to Sontag, the photograph succeeds in informing or moving us politically, only if it is established within the context of an applicable political awareness (Butler, 2007). In 1977 In her book On Photography she argued that promoting the act of suffering and pain doesn’t affect us anymore and our ability to ethically respond and react has come to an end “… the photographic image no longer has the power to enrage, to incite, that the visual representation of suffering has become clichéd, that we have become bombarded by sensationalist photography and that, as a result, our capacity for ethical responsiveness has become diminished.” (Cited in Butler, P: 955, 2007) However, later on in “Regarding the pain of others” (2003) Sontag counters this statement to declare that photography should by all means represent human suffering, guide us to record human damage, raise awareness of the “human cost of war, famine, and destruction in places that are far from us both graphically and culturally”. (Cited in Butler, P: 955, 2007). To achieve that Sontag claims that the photograph representing pain must shock the viewer. Especially, that the image –according to her- is critically related to the momentary and temporality. While tales or descriptions make us understand, images don’t do the same, instead they work on our emotional side “They haunt us”. (Cited in Butler, P: 955, 2007) In reply to this Butler explores the ability of photo in a more complex way. Taking Abu Ghraib photos...
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...“With digital technology came digital photo manipulation. While the tenets of ethical news photography still held, there were notable breaches.” (Bersak 2006). The availability of new editing tools in the new century changed photojournalism radically. One of the most important issues in this era is to ensure that the photographs that are shown to the public are truthful, but photographic manipulation questions both ethics and repercussions of this type of editing in the field of photojournalism. One of the most well known cases of digital manipulation in documentary photography is the one by Brian Walski on March 30, 2003. That day, Walski had taken around 300 photographs of the fighting in Iraq, the civilians, and the British troops. He thought...
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...Importance and Necessary Aspects ! Growing up, many children had parents that read the newspaper. Even in countless television shows or movies, every morning at the breakfast table the father sat, drinking his coffee and reading his newspaper. It’s not an uncommon sight--in fact, according to stateofthemedia.org, over 56 million papers are sold daily (“Audience”)—though few people are familiar with how newspapers began, the important events that occurred, or the inventions that were created that make them what they are today. Though there are many important factors to consider, the three most important aspects of the history of journalism include the Zenger Trial, the invention of the telegraph, and the introduction of photojournalism. Primarily, the first essential component in the growth of journalism would be the Zenger Trial. The trial was of John Peter Zenger, who was accused of libel in an article he had published. At his time, however, published information was considered libel if it went against the government. Zenger was proven not guilty, and after the trial, newspaper publishers “felt freer to print their honest views” (“The Trial of John Peter Zenger”). This trial is important because it proved that citizens had a right to criticize the government, which is something newspapers still continue to do today. Without this, the public would not be able to see some truths behind actions taken by the government, and it should be every individual’s right...
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...|[pic] |SYLLABUS | | |College of Humanities | | |ARTS/125 Version 2 | | |Pop Culture and the Arts | Copyright © 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the interactions between the arts, advertising, media, and lifestyle and cultural trends in contemporary American society. Familiarity will be gained with the various art forms and their relationship to mass media, personal and professional life, and in particular to how they contribute to the current conception of fine art and popular culture. Students are asked to examine current trends and cultural changes, assessing both the role the arts have played in creating them and the influence these cultural trends have on art itself. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view...
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...Now a day is so simple to manipulate an image even from a cellphone. It’s possible to add lights, crop images and so on. Nevertheless, image manipulation and the creation of new Images, is becoming a problem for Photojournalism and Media. In some situations this software is misused, mainly when it comes to Photographs that involved controversial situations. In spite of the fact that Photoshop is questioning Photojournalism, there are some cases when this tool really helps to understand the context of the Image and it helps to complement it. Furthermore media is totally subjective. Photoshop is really helpful but it should be used carefully. Within, both of this texts “ Distorted Picture” by Sherry Ricchiardi and “ The Reality of a Fake Image”...
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...1/30/07 Eng 98 Essay Have you ever wondered how professional photographers learn everything there is to know about taking pictures of all those different situations, without graduating from college with their masters in photography? The following paper will focus on some brief history, the advantages, and a plan for becoming a photography apprentice. Although it is unclear when and where photography apprenticeships started, because of apprenticeships there were huge growths in photography in the mid to late 1800’s. This growth in popularity was due to the fact that cameras were still new technology at the time photos offered a new way to create art if drawing and painting just wasn’t their forte. A few advantages of being an apprentice before being an independent photographer include that you would receive a lot of hands on training that otherwise you would only learn from a book, or out of a classroom. When dealing with photography you would soon realize you cannot build your skills simply from reading a text book. The only photography experience that really matters is the time you have spent behind the camera. Throughout the past year I have been in several different situations with my mentor, everything from School events, senior pictures, and weddings to law enforcement and court evidence. Through being an apprentice I’ve experienced that every situation has a new set of rules to achieve the best picture. Not all rules must be followed, some are actually meant...
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...media literacy is therefore imperative. Media literacy, defined by AMLA as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of forms, will empower us to be both critical thinkers and creative producers of a wide range of messages using image, language, and sound (Center for Media Literacy). By becoming media literate, it is hope that we will have a better understanding of ourselves, our communities, and our diverse culture. To showcase the importance of media literacy, analyses of news and commercial media are presented and discussed. News media are responsible for presenting current news and events to the public. An essential component of this category of media is photojournalism. However, questions are raised whether photojournalism is still essential to news media. One photograph that will reinforce the ever critical role of photography in news media is “China. Beijing, Tiananmen Square...
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...photograph? A shot where you get an overall impression of the event depending on the circumstances it could be an entire city block or a long room. They use it to provide a great deal of context to the viewers and the story its self. 3. What is the purpose of medium range shots in photojournalism? The purpose is to “tell the story” for example by focusing more on the specific action or people. 4....
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...Photo manipulation is the function of image editing techniques to photographs in order to create an illusion or deception through analog or digital means. Its uses, cultural impact, and ethical concerns have made it a subject of interest beyond the technical process and skills involved (Wikepedia). Photo manipulation has been regularly used to deceive or persuade viewers, or for improved story-telling and self-expression. As early as the American Civil War, photographs were published as engravings based on more than one negative (Wikeepedia). I believe that for the sake of representing honest and accurate information, the digital editor should avoid anything that will change the actual event or scene as it was captured by the camera. This includes adding, removing or moving objects in such a way that the context of the event is altered. The digital image editor should be careful to let the photos speak for themselves. So I don’t think it's permissible to alter any aspect of place or time. Since the 1940s political leaders from around the world have been gathering in New York City at the United Nations headquarters to discuss and maintain international peace and security, to safeguard human rights, to promote social and economic progress, to improve living standards, and fight diseases. The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |ARTS/125 Version 2 | | |Pop Culture and the Arts | Copyright © 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the interactions between the arts, advertising, media, and lifestyle and cultural trends in contemporary American society. Familiarity will be gained with the various art forms and their relationship to mass media, personal and professional life, and in particular to how they contribute to the current conception of fine art and popular culture. Students are asked to examine current trends and cultural changes, assessing both the role the arts have played in creating them and the influence these cultural trends have on art itself. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view...
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