Author Archives: Melvin
Discussion Topic: Tim Hetherington and Modern-day War Photography
Hetherington as the photojournalist was in fact a very heroic act. He did what not many have the courage or even thought of the fact of going to photograph was photos. Showing us how cruel and wretched the world can … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Street Art, Photography, and the Inside Out Project in Times Square
I thought JR work was spectacular. The combination of street art and photography is certainly a good idea. Capturing people from different part of the world and we see different faces. Everyone poses and does a funny face for the … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Photographing the Beginning of the Civil Rights Movement
In my perspective I thought that Count’s News photo was more powerful. Since in the 1950s they were still segregation. That is the biggest flaw in America back then. The fact that it was a country of freedom, Elizabeth had … Continue reading
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
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
Opinion On Tragedy of Sandyhook
It was really tragic that the massacre in Sandyhook occurred. Although the photographer was just trying to show the public what really happened, it seemed that they were a little disrespectful to the victims. If I was the photographer I … Continue reading
