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Jeff Wall and Staged Photography in the 2lst Century
My opinion on staged photography is not very different from others. I do believe that staged photography is a form of art. Manipulation of photographies has changed a lot throughout the years. Specially with the new programs like photoshopped and … Continue reading
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Nan Goldinās Scopophilic View of the Louvre
There is a big different between the “high art” in Louvre collection and Goldin’s contemporary photographs. To start with, the Louvre collection is more artistic, she concentrates more on sculptures, designs, photo backgrounds, for example; “Cupid with his Wings on … Continue reading
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Death v.s. Photography
āWhat the Photograph reproduces to infinity has occurred only once: the Photograph mechanically repeats what could never be repeated existentially.ā — Roland Barthes In this digital era, photography enables us to capture our important moments in our own life, store … Continue reading
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Response to The Bang Bang Club
This photograph is so sad and also what happens to the photographer months later and what would happen to the child. Ā Its sad to see people living like this and people who areĀ privilegedĀ are taking advantage of what they do have. … Continue reading
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Response to Jeff Wall and Staged Photography in the 2lst Century View
I just realized watching this video that, stage photography can have just as much meaning as a non staged photography, because most times, we don’t know its staged unless someone tells us and we just think that the photographer just … Continue reading
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Legendary Lensman Arthur Elgort On His Life In Fashion Photography
http://www.style.com/stylefile/2011/06/legendary-lensman-arthur-elgort-on-his-life-in-fashion-photography/ I decided to post this because I know we talked a little about fashion photography a while ago and after the review assignments, I went to the Harper’s Bazaar exhibit and I wanted to know some more on the … Continue reading
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The Bang Bang Club.
In my graphic principles class my professor had told me about a famous photograph taken by a south african photographer by the name of Kevin Carter of a vulture stalking its prey but its prey happened to be a little … Continue reading
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The Greatest War Photograph and Capa
There is a big controversy whether Robert Capa’s photograph, “Falling Soldier” is true or not. The photograph, supposedly taken at the exact moment when a Spanish soldier was shot, is claimed by others to be staged. One of the reason … Continue reading
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The Art of Food Photography
Food is a big part of every single culture. Most countries have their own unique dishes that distinguish them from others. Photographers are taking photography to another level. They’re taking pictures of dishes which look mouthwatering to promote food. However, … Continue reading
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Response to BW New York street photography
I agree, You can see a lot and tell a lot from street photography.Ā Its something so authentic about them.Ā You can see how the majority of people act and like.Ā You can sometimes picture yourself in the photos because … Continue reading
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