Author Archives: Rachel Li
Rachie: Capa, Staged Photos and Authenticity
So was Capa’s photograph of the Falling Soldier staged? Maybe, but I don’t think so. Even his biographer, Whelan, believed that the photograph captured was actually the moment of the soldier’s death. I followed through and agree with his arguments. … Continue reading
Rachie: Evans and his Subway Portraits
The way Walker Evans secretly snapped pictures of unsuspecting passengers is surely interesting, since he is able to capture candid photographs. But it probably caused some suspicion among the riders, which is seen in some of their uncomfortable looks. It … Continue reading
Rachie: Food or Coffee? | Civil War
Food, of course! No, but seriously. I would definitely give up coffee. Coffee gives me the rumbles and makes me super sleepy! So, I find it shocking how coffee “fueled” the Civil War. I have never heard of this before! … Continue reading
Rachie: *click* *click* *click* Photography, Social Media, and Art
Photography? Haven’t heard that word in years. (Just joking!) One person can take a picture of something meaningful and another person can take a picture of the same exact thing, and they can have totally different meanings and intentions. Photography … Continue reading
