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Monthly Archives: February 2013
A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
I think it’s dangerous for any photographer male or female to be working in war zones. They’re putting their life at risk, but I have the upmost respect for them for putting their lives in risk to take photos and … Continue reading
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Subways Portraits by Walker Evans
I thoroughly enjoy Evans’ approach to photography. I think it was genius of him to take pictures of a certain group of people during a certain time: in trains. He captured candid photos of commuters during their ride to work … Continue reading
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Lynsey Addario, A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
Having friends and family members in the military I may have a biased opinion on the matter. As pointed out in the article, war is changing, the front line is changing, women are there and they’re getting shot at so … Continue reading
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Old Processes, New Advertising
I believe that the reason as to why photographers have returned to the 19th century of processing photographs is because of how easily things can be altered digitally nowadays. With programs like Instagram, Photoshop, and Pixlromatic, (App for Apple … Continue reading
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Subways Portraits by Walker Evans
I think Evans wants to capture the regular side of people. The way they act during a normal day on the subways. If the people knew their picture were being taken, you would not be able to see the expressions … Continue reading
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Discussion Topic: A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
When it comes to this discussion and to serving our country i believe if your a man or a woman you have every right to serve. I personally wasn’t aware women weren’t allowed to fight. I agree as well women … Continue reading
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Lynsey Addario, A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
I think it is dangerous for anyone to work in war zones. But I believe that they do it because these people want to show the world whats going on. I find it very sexist for women to be neglected … Continue reading
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Old Processes, New Advertising
I think some of the reasons why they brought back the 19th century process of photography is due to social media networks like Instagram. Where it takes no effort to make these photos. Just snap and it automatically adjusts, where … Continue reading
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Women in combat
I was very intrigued when I read his article because when I think of combat and war I automatically picture extremely built and strong men. I usually don’t think of women. It might have something to do with all that … Continue reading
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To the discussion topic: Lynsey Addario, A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines
It’s hard to say that whether it’s too dangerous for women photographers, solders and journalist to work in war zones. Because those people play a different role on the front line. Without photographers(men and women), we don’t know much from … Continue reading
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