Social Documentary Photography and Photojournalism
The photographers listed to the right each are important in the history of photography, Their work shows how photography can be used as a tool for visual communication, as well as for social or cultural impact, to promote change, and/or to document history. Select one of the photographers below and make a post on your weebly site about them. Include: His or her name 3-5 photos of their works Explanation of their work: Does it deal with social justice, identity and cultural issues? Is it important historically? Does it help to promote some sort of social change such as showing the life of disadvantaged people? Does it promote cultural awareness or understanding? Does it promote environmental awareness? Does it shed life on an activity or way of life not everyone is familiar with? |
Lewis Hine Jacob Riis Ansel Adams Henri Cartier Bresson Diane Arbus Dorothea Lange Walker Evans Edward Curtis Eliott Erwitt James Natchwey Lola Alvarez Bravo Mary Ellen Mark Robert Frank Sebastio Salgado Robert Capa Walter Ballhause |
Pedro Meyer Martin Parr Ken Light Daniel Beltra Edward Burtynsky Cristina Mittermier Mandy Barker Brandon Stanton (Humans of NY) Mary Beth Meehan Lynsey Addario John Decker Steve McCurry Corey Arnold Tim Hetherington Kitra Cahana |
Choose one of the photos and write an in depth analysis of the work.
Description:
What is the subject matter and setting of photo?
What is taking place in the photo?
Technical Aspects of Photograph
Describe the lighting in the photo:
Where is the light coming from, and how does it fall on the subject of the photo?
Contrast – Does the photo have both highlights (white whites) and shadows (black blacks)?
Has the photographer employed the shutter speed or depth of field to create special effects in the photo? Describe.
Composition
What camera angle was used? (point of view)
Is the photograph (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial) balanced?
Does this photo meet the guidelines of the Rule of Thirds?
Is there a clear focal point or center of interest? (no distracting backgrounds, the subject of the photo is evident)
Has the photographer visually framed the photo or created a sense of depth with foreground, middleground and background?
Interpretation:
How do you feel when you look at the photo?
What is the mood of the work?
Does the photo tell a story?
What sort of response does the piece evoke?
What was the artist's purpose for creating the piece?
Description:
What is the subject matter and setting of photo?
What is taking place in the photo?
Technical Aspects of Photograph
Describe the lighting in the photo:
Where is the light coming from, and how does it fall on the subject of the photo?
Contrast – Does the photo have both highlights (white whites) and shadows (black blacks)?
Has the photographer employed the shutter speed or depth of field to create special effects in the photo? Describe.
Composition
What camera angle was used? (point of view)
Is the photograph (symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial) balanced?
Does this photo meet the guidelines of the Rule of Thirds?
Is there a clear focal point or center of interest? (no distracting backgrounds, the subject of the photo is evident)
Has the photographer visually framed the photo or created a sense of depth with foreground, middleground and background?
Interpretation:
How do you feel when you look at the photo?
What is the mood of the work?
Does the photo tell a story?
What sort of response does the piece evoke?
What was the artist's purpose for creating the piece?