Tag Archives: religion
War Photography
I think Hick’s photos are very real and to the point. He believes in taking a picture that will easily explain what’s going on in the war. Accurate captions are very important to him as well, due to the fact … Continue reading
Documenting Religion
Religion will always be a delicate issue to discuss and especially to document and photograph. It has been the main reason for so many wars and bloodshed in the 20th century. Isn’t god suppose to unify people and promote peace … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Documenting Brooklyn Vodou
In class, we briefly touched on the beginnings of spiritualist photography. The contemporary photographer Shannon Taggart has photographed the world’s largest Spiritualist community in western New York. Her photographic projects seem to focus on alternative types of religious experience. Taggart’s … Continue reading
