Category: Photography

The Works of Photographer Steve McCurry: Consequences of the War Table of Contents Introduction The famous Afghan girl The Iconic Tailor in Monsoon Vrindavan Widow Reference Introduction The launch of Steve McCurrys career occurred when he disguised as a native person and entered Afghanistan through Pakistan right before the Soviet Invasion was to happen. He…

Hines and Riis Photographs Analysis Introduction Jacob Riis was a police reporter working for the New York Times paper that ensured that information on the poor working conditions was brought to light. In his works, Riis advocated for better working conditions, better housing, enough lighting, sanitation, and construction of city parks in different cities of…

Africas Visual Representation in Photography Reflection Landau The chapter written by Landau (2002) discusses photography as a source that provides a visual representation of Africa. In particular, its connection with the colonial administration is explained. The author claims that photographs provided Africans with an opportunity to acknowledge colonialisms representative encounter. In this way, those images…

Humans of New York Photographs by Brandon Stanton Table of Contents Introduction Vidal The Couple Whose Lives Matter? Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Humans of New York has shown to be one of the most thought-provoking projects of recent years. Brandon Stanton presented the public with the collection of photographs depicting New Yorkers telling their elaborate…

Photography Art: A Girl on a Bridge on Lake Garda Table of Contents Reflection Inspiration Piece Art Piece Connection References Reflection Photographs give information on what real-life scenarios look like away from human influence. In this case, a sketched photo of a girl on a bridge on Lake Garda is compared to that taken in…

The Influence of Henri Cartier-Bresson on Street Photography Henri Cartier-Bresson once described photography in the following way: For me, the camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity the master of the instant which, in visual terms, questions and decides simultaneously.1 True to his words, Cartier-Bresson came out as a unique photographer who…

Photography and Paintings: Depicting the Truth Table of Contents Echoes by Olga Spiegel (1970s) Kiss by Andy Warhol The Strawberry Thief by William Morris The Woman and her Fish By Man Ray Midnight Sun off North Cape by William Dobson Valentine References It is a common saying, Believing is seeing. We believe in what we…

Photography: Hobby of Millions Unique for Everyone Numerous breakthroughs in technology have allowed people to live better, travel faster, and experience more genuinely. The art of photography has become a hobby and a profession for millions of people all over the world, allowing them to capture unique moments, share their images, and inspire others. With…

Paul Politis Black and White Photography Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works cited Introduction Photography has been a recognized and a distinguished form of art. Many renowned artists have worked as photographers each specializing in the different fields. This paper shall be discussing the works and the inspirations of renowned photographer Paul Politis who…

Aspects of the Mobile Photography Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Photography is a form of art that allows us to capture a memory and pass it on to future generations. The art of photography includes many elements, for example, lighting, composition, and the idea behind it. A photo is rich in the…