Author Archives: Dbarrios
Walker Evans’ Subway Portraits David B.
I really admire what Walker Evans’ clandestine approach to photography. He somehow managed to capture the mundane expressions of everyday commuters without them realizing it… simply amazing! Today, there is something similar going on in the world of photography. In an application … Continue reading
Documenting Hurricane Sandy David B.
The devastation brought upon us by Super storm Sandy was horrific. It left my family and I without power for four days. Thankfully, we weren’t hurt or flooded. My area was actually designated as a “Zone A” area which meant immediate evacuation. Thing … Continue reading
The Greatest War Photograph and Robert Capa David B
From the moment I first gazed upon Robert Capa’s “Death of a Loyalist Soldier” I knew that it was real. Richard Whelan’s analysis only confirmed this belief. I completely understand why skeptics thought this image was staged. It was the … Continue reading
A Glimpse Inside Gaza-War Photography Today David B
War photography dates back all the way to the 1800’s. We can thank Matthew Brady (who is known as the key practitioner of the Civil War) for supplying America with these war photographs. As a matter of fact, Civil War Photography actually bankrupts Brady, … Continue reading
Photographing the Beginning of the Civil Rights Movement David B
Robert Frank truly captured America’s imperfections through his camera lens. In most if not in all of his photographs, Frank displays that there is no sense of community and everyone tends to keep to themselves. Robert Frank actually wasn’t liked by many … Continue reading
Documenting Brooklyn Vodou David B.
In order for you to believe that religious documentation is possible, you must have had a paranormal experience. For example, when I was younger, I saw a ghost in my bedroom. It happened while I was lying down on my … Continue reading
Can an App be Art? David B.
Of course the app can be considered an independent work of art! It obviously has all the qualities that consider “art” to be art. It’s original, unique, and by far an amazing utilization of modern technology. I believe the renowned … Continue reading
Old Processes, New Advertising: David B.
The wet-plate process (originally called the Wet Collodion Process) was developed in 1848, by early pioneer Frederick Scott Archer. This form of photography uses glass plates to produce photographic negatives. The glass plate must remain wet the entire time, hence the term “wet-plate process”. … Continue reading
Pictures of Pictures: David B.
The camera has captured and documented countless significant events throughout history. From it’s earliest use in the 1800’s to now, people rely on the camera for multiple different uses. For example, it is used as a form of expression or … Continue reading
