to be continued...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
inspiration (MARY ELLEN MARK)
MARY ELLEN MARK-
You can find work done by Marry Ellen Mark indexed under social photojournalism and portraiture- traveling extensively so that her photographs might reflect a high degree of humanism. Mary Ellen Mark has published photo essays and portraitures in publications such as LIFE, New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. She has also published 16 books- including Exposure which showcases 134 of her best images. What I think is especially inspirational about Mary Ellen Mark's work is the involvement in her subjects lives. Not only do her images evoke a vast array of emotion, but the viewer is also shown a glimpse of the changes and development in an individual's life.
"The common threads of humanity exist in all of us- love, hate, humor, tragedy, sadness, envy, greed. The important thing is to see the humanity in everybody."
--Mary Ellen Mark (in an interview with Audrey Jonckheer)
Calcutta (1980)
Amanda and her Cousin, Amy Valdese, North California
Tiny, Halloween (1983)
You can find work done by Marry Ellen Mark indexed under social photojournalism and portraiture- traveling extensively so that her photographs might reflect a high degree of humanism. Mary Ellen Mark has published photo essays and portraitures in publications such as LIFE, New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair. She has also published 16 books- including Exposure which showcases 134 of her best images. What I think is especially inspirational about Mary Ellen Mark's work is the involvement in her subjects lives. Not only do her images evoke a vast array of emotion, but the viewer is also shown a glimpse of the changes and development in an individual's life.
"The common threads of humanity exist in all of us- love, hate, humor, tragedy, sadness, envy, greed. The important thing is to see the humanity in everybody."
--Mary Ellen Mark (in an interview with Audrey Jonckheer)
Calcutta (1980)
Amanda and her Cousin, Amy Valdese, North California
Tiny, Halloween (1983)
technical aspects of modern photojournalism
There are many technical aspects that need to be taken account of when it comes to photojournalism (and taking pictures in general). F-stop. Shutter speed. ISO setting. Proper zone setting. However, what can be more important is the necessity for a photographer to have good timing and pay attention to detail.
No one can go through any kind of U.S history class (or at least history of American photography) without seeing Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph- V-J Day in Times Square. Eisenstaedt didn't know this image would result, but a good-eye and careful timing helped created one of the most famous photographs from the end of World War 2.
Alfred Eisenstaedt V-J Day in Times Square
"I was walking through the crowds on V-J Day, looking for pictures. I noticed a sailor coming my way. He was grabbing every female he could find and kissing them all... Then I noticed the nurse, standing in that enormous crowd. I focused on her, and just as I'd hoped, the sailor came along, grabbed the nurse, and bent down to kiss her."
--Alfred Eisenstaedt (The Eye of Eisenstaedt)
One very prominent change in a technical aspect of photography is the move from 35mm photography to digital photography. In the 1960 the availability of electronic flash, auto-focus, and better lenses made taking pictures easier. With digital cameras, photojournalists don't have to worry about toting around film because hundreds of images can be stored on one single memory card. Additionally, images can be sent from photographer to editor instantaneously. Although many photographers will argue that 35mm photography results in better images, digital definitely has its advantages.
No one can go through any kind of U.S history class (or at least history of American photography) without seeing Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph- V-J Day in Times Square. Eisenstaedt didn't know this image would result, but a good-eye and careful timing helped created one of the most famous photographs from the end of World War 2.
Alfred Eisenstaedt V-J Day in Times Square
"I was walking through the crowds on V-J Day, looking for pictures. I noticed a sailor coming my way. He was grabbing every female he could find and kissing them all... Then I noticed the nurse, standing in that enormous crowd. I focused on her, and just as I'd hoped, the sailor came along, grabbed the nurse, and bent down to kiss her."
--Alfred Eisenstaedt (The Eye of Eisenstaedt)
One very prominent change in a technical aspect of photography is the move from 35mm photography to digital photography. In the 1960 the availability of electronic flash, auto-focus, and better lenses made taking pictures easier. With digital cameras, photojournalists don't have to worry about toting around film because hundreds of images can be stored on one single memory card. Additionally, images can be sent from photographer to editor instantaneously. Although many photographers will argue that 35mm photography results in better images, digital definitely has its advantages.
photojournalism's influence on presentation of news
When reporting news, whether journalistic or photojournalistic, it is very important to uphold ethical standards. This is especially important with images. Just because of the documentary nature of photography, people tend to accept photographs for what they are, assuming that they are truthful. Many times people forget that there is a human with a particular viewpoint behind the camera. Another thing that is important when photographing is to be knowledgeable about the subject of your photograph, especially when it comes to other people. Because a photograph is one particular moment in time, but will be remembered forever, a level of respect for the subject is necessary.
Many times, presenting a news story with an image can make the story more appealing and memorable to readers. Readers can relate to images, especially those of other people and can lead to a further understand of the story and compassion so the subject.
Many times, presenting a news story with an image can make the story more appealing and memorable to readers. Readers can relate to images, especially those of other people and can lead to a further understand of the story and compassion so the subject.
photojournalism vs. art photography
It is very interesting to look at the history of photography with regard to its struggle to become respected as an art. Early in its history, photography was considered a strictly documentational view of the world and that an image was an exact representation of reality. But, because artistic photographers wanted so badly to be considered artists, enhancements and manipulations were made to documentary photographs so that they could prove that, just like painting, images have the photographers vision in mind and, just like painting, what you see isn't always what exists. Photographers such as Jerry Uelsmann focused on a theme of post-visualization. Uelsmann would use multiple negatives to manipulate images in the darkroom.
Jerry Uelsmann Untitled (1992)
What I think makes photojournalism unique is that photographs intended for journalistic use are true to life and have the ability to visually give people stimulating, important information about the world and its inhabitants. However, a lot of people don't necessarily want to see wordly truths so photographs can be composed beautifully, even though the image carries dark tones. As a photojournalist, James Nachtwey has covered a variety of armed conflicts and social issues which have sparked action and interest in these issues because of the compositional beauty of his photographs.
James Nachtwey Rwanda, 1994- Survivor of Hutu death camp
James Natchwey Indonesia, 1998- a beggar washed his children in a polluted canal
Jerry Uelsmann Untitled (1992)
What I think makes photojournalism unique is that photographs intended for journalistic use are true to life and have the ability to visually give people stimulating, important information about the world and its inhabitants. However, a lot of people don't necessarily want to see wordly truths so photographs can be composed beautifully, even though the image carries dark tones. As a photojournalist, James Nachtwey has covered a variety of armed conflicts and social issues which have sparked action and interest in these issues because of the compositional beauty of his photographs.
James Nachtwey Rwanda, 1994- Survivor of Hutu death camp
James Natchwey Indonesia, 1998- a beggar washed his children in a polluted canal
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
inspiration (DOROTHEA LANGE)
DOROTHEA LANGE
Dorothea Lange opened a portrait studio in 1918, but gave that up to work for the Farm Security Administration where she created her best work, photographing the hardships of the Great Depression. From 1935- 1939 Dorothea Lange used her photographs to bring light to the affliction of displaced farm families, sharecroppers, and migrant workers. Lange also photographed the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War 2, but because these images were so highly critical, they were impounded by the Army and unable to be seen until years later.
"Pick a theme and work it to exhaustion... the subject must be something you truly love or truly hate."
--Dorothea Lange
Towards Los Angeles, California, March 1937
Migratory Mexican Field Worker's Home in the Edge of a Frozen Pea Field
(Imperial Valley, California March 1937)
Between Weedpatch and Lamont, Kern County, California. Children living in camp.
(April 20, 1940)
Dorothea Lange opened a portrait studio in 1918, but gave that up to work for the Farm Security Administration where she created her best work, photographing the hardships of the Great Depression. From 1935- 1939 Dorothea Lange used her photographs to bring light to the affliction of displaced farm families, sharecroppers, and migrant workers. Lange also photographed the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War 2, but because these images were so highly critical, they were impounded by the Army and unable to be seen until years later.
"Pick a theme and work it to exhaustion... the subject must be something you truly love or truly hate."
--Dorothea Lange
Towards Los Angeles, California, March 1937
Migratory Mexican Field Worker's Home in the Edge of a Frozen Pea Field
(Imperial Valley, California March 1937)
Between Weedpatch and Lamont, Kern County, California. Children living in camp.
(April 20, 1940)
inspiration (LEWIS HINE)
LEWIS HINE
Lewis Hine began his professional career as a teacher in New York City at the Ethical Culture School. After having his students photograph immigrants at Ellis Island (and making over 200 photographs himself), he gravitated to photojournalism. In 1907 he became the photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, documenting child labor in American labor industries. In 1920 and 1930, Hine made a group of "work portraits" where he photographed human contribution to modern industry which was eventually published as a book titled, Men at Work. He was a strong believer in the abilities of photography to be a contributor to social reform.
"There are two things I wanted to do. I wanted to show the things that had to be corrected. I wanted to show the things that had to be appreciated."
--Lewis Hine
Newsies at Skreeter Branch, St. Louis, Missouri, 11:00 am. May 9, 1910
Newsie
(1912)
Newsie
(Los Angeles, CA; 1915)
Child Fernande showing the scoop with which he works.
(Hollow Branch Bog; Wareham, Massachusetts 1911)
Lewis Hine began his professional career as a teacher in New York City at the Ethical Culture School. After having his students photograph immigrants at Ellis Island (and making over 200 photographs himself), he gravitated to photojournalism. In 1907 he became the photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, documenting child labor in American labor industries. In 1920 and 1930, Hine made a group of "work portraits" where he photographed human contribution to modern industry which was eventually published as a book titled, Men at Work. He was a strong believer in the abilities of photography to be a contributor to social reform.
"There are two things I wanted to do. I wanted to show the things that had to be corrected. I wanted to show the things that had to be appreciated."
--Lewis Hine
Newsies at Skreeter Branch, St. Louis, Missouri, 11:00 am. May 9, 1910
Newsie
(1912)
Newsie
(Los Angeles, CA; 1915)
Child Fernande showing the scoop with which he works.
(Hollow Branch Bog; Wareham, Massachusetts 1911)
inspiration (DIANE ARBUS)
DIANE ARBUS
"Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory."
--Diane Arbus
Mildred Dunnock, character actress of stage and screen.
(November, 1964)
"I work from awkwardness. By that I mean I don't like to arrange things. If I stand in front of something, instead of arranging it, I arrange myself."
--Diane Arbus
Beaufort County, South Carolina
(June 1968)
"My favorite thing is to go where I've never been"
--Diane Arbus
Blaze Starr, Queen of Burlesque and the Two O'Clock Club in Baltimore
(July, 1964)
"I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them."
--Diane Arbus
Student Santas at Santa Claus School in Albion, NY
(1967)
"For me the subject of a picture is always more important than the picture. And more complicated."
--Diane Arbus
Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, New York City
(1962)
"Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory."
--Diane Arbus
Mildred Dunnock, character actress of stage and screen.
(November, 1964)
"I work from awkwardness. By that I mean I don't like to arrange things. If I stand in front of something, instead of arranging it, I arrange myself."
--Diane Arbus
Beaufort County, South Carolina
(June 1968)
"My favorite thing is to go where I've never been"
--Diane Arbus
Blaze Starr, Queen of Burlesque and the Two O'Clock Club in Baltimore
(July, 1964)
"I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them."
--Diane Arbus
Student Santas at Santa Claus School in Albion, NY
(1967)
"For me the subject of a picture is always more important than the picture. And more complicated."
--Diane Arbus
Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, New York City
(1962)
What is PHOTOJOURNALISM? A working definition.
Photojournalism.
Officially?
\ˌfō-tō-ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm\
: journalism in which written copy is subordinate to pictorial usually photographic presentation of news stories or in which a high proportion of pictorial presentation is used ; broadly : news photography
However, the world according to Amanda always seems to be a little different than the world according to Merriam-Webster dictionary. I think that the job of a photojournalist is to capture the verbs of the world in one single image. The ability of photography to this effectively is what makes it unique.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Box Office Employees- You Oughta Know
Ever been to a theatre production at Loyola University Chicago? Ever wonder who is working behind the scenes- taking complicated ticket orders, handing out programs, and setting up the beautiful array of cookies and coffee? Let's meet some Box Office employees.
Sarah Baraba (Box Office Manager A.K.A. The BOM)
Originally from St. Louis, currently in Chicago. A senior at Loyola University Chicago with a major in Journalism and minors in Sociology and Peace Studies. Interest include Harry Potter, the Minnesota State Fair, and managing the Box Office. (Duh.)
Sally Ann Price (Assistant Box Office Manager A.K.A. The ABOM)
Originally from Detroit, currently in Chicago. A freshman at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in English, International Studies, and Political Science (with plans to rule the world). Favorite movies include- Amelie, St. Elmo's Fire, and Pineapple Express.
Chelsea Friel- Right (Box Office Employee- no cool nickname. Sorry, Chelsea)
Originally from Omaha, currently in Chicago. A sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Communications and Spanish and minoring in Marketing. To pass the time, Chelsea enjoys drawing and fantastically cheesy horror films. Her favorite spot in the entire city of Chicago is the southeast corner of the Border's downtown- "there are gigantic windows and you can see EVERYTHING!"
Box Office employees not pictured (but just as important. Maybe more.) Amanda Anderson, SueEllen Flak, Shauna Goulet, Ysatis Hill, Dwayne Laughlin, Leah Marsden, Kelsey Montemayor, Lindsay Noell, Jessica Pearson, Sallyann Price, and Sarah Schultz.
(Photos by Amanda Anderson)
Sarah Baraba (Box Office Manager A.K.A. The BOM)
Originally from St. Louis, currently in Chicago. A senior at Loyola University Chicago with a major in Journalism and minors in Sociology and Peace Studies. Interest include Harry Potter, the Minnesota State Fair, and managing the Box Office. (Duh.)
Sally Ann Price (Assistant Box Office Manager A.K.A. The ABOM)
Originally from Detroit, currently in Chicago. A freshman at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in English, International Studies, and Political Science (with plans to rule the world). Favorite movies include- Amelie, St. Elmo's Fire, and Pineapple Express.
Chelsea Friel- Right (Box Office Employee- no cool nickname. Sorry, Chelsea)
Originally from Omaha, currently in Chicago. A sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Communications and Spanish and minoring in Marketing. To pass the time, Chelsea enjoys drawing and fantastically cheesy horror films. Her favorite spot in the entire city of Chicago is the southeast corner of the Border's downtown- "there are gigantic windows and you can see EVERYTHING!"
Box Office employees not pictured (but just as important. Maybe more.) Amanda Anderson, SueEllen Flak, Shauna Goulet, Ysatis Hill, Dwayne Laughlin, Leah Marsden, Kelsey Montemayor, Lindsay Noell, Jessica Pearson, Sallyann Price, and Sarah Schultz.
(Photos by Amanda Anderson)
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