Monthly Archives: February 2013

Discussion Topic: Subways Portraits by Walker Evans

Walker Evans photographed people on the New York City subways between 1938-1941.  He only published these photographs 25 years later in his book, Many Are Called, which was re-issued in 2004.  Read a review about the new edition in the New York Times or listen … Continue reading

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Old Photographic Process = More Significance?

Even though using old processes such as tintype to produce pictures takes tremendous effort and is a very difficult task the fact that photographers like Mr. Bornfriend find it rewarding shows how much significance this process has. Nowadays with all … Continue reading

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everyone deserves their privacy

I believe that privacy is very important. When someone is grieving it is highly important that they get the respect they deserve. There are many times on the news and in the newspapers that people have their privacy violated, I … Continue reading

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Old Processes, New Advertising

Reading the article gives a sense that it is good learn the old photographic process. Knowing the old school way and modern way helps you out even more because if your in different situations and want a photo to stand … Continue reading

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Photography and Tragedy—When Should You Put Down the Camera?

I believe that photographers should take there photos but also respect the person wishes. If there is a situation and the image is perfect, but making it prefect includes someone you dont have permission to take photo of makes it difficult. Asking the person after … Continue reading

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Old Processes, New Advertising

I think some reasons for the nostalgic return to nineteenth-century processes is that most photographers think it’s boring to just add a filter to a photo on programs like Instagram. The photographers most likely wanna be more in-touch with the nineteenth-century … Continue reading

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A woman photographer On the fronts line

  It is dangerous for women photographers, soldiers, journalist to work in war zone. It is war, so everyone there is in danger and at the risk of losing their life. Gender does not matter when you are serving the … Continue reading

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Old Photographic Process

As we get into a new generation, we leave behind things and we take new ones. Photography has evolved immensely since its very days, just as every product/electronic that we have today. Technology makes things easier and quicker for us … Continue reading

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Old Processes, New Advertising

After reading the article by Andy Wright, I believe that it is good to know and learn the old photographic process. However, in today society people are using technology because it is easy, fast and good to use, therefore, people … Continue reading

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Discussion Topic: Lynsey Addario, A Woman Photographer on the Front Lines

A few weeks ago, the Pentagon officially lifted the ban on women soldiers to engage in combat.  Over the course of her career, the woman photojournalist Lynsey Addario has covered numerous conflicts, frequently photographing women in the military.  Last spring, … Continue reading

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