In Liz’s essay of Introduction, she introduces and discussed the ideas of the relationship between image and identity in the term of photography generally, but more specifically, domestic photography. This introduction is connected to Bell Hooks and Sally Mann’s photographs, image and identity and the language in the photographs are performing as a mediating role that built a bridge between experiences and the questioning of a feeling inside of a viewer.
In Our Glory: I found the most enlightening and meaningful point in Bell Hooks’ essay. She stated, “The image can give back and take away, it can bind.” She refers an image as her inspiration with a sense of security, worthiness, and empowerment. She also discusses her feelings towards her relationship with the image of her father while she explores an image of her father and described how she feel attracted to it. She also discusses how an image of her father has strongly spoken to her and how an …show more content…
These author made an excellent point by stating, “Most people believe that photographs have power to signify ‘truths’.” Most photographs were showing truths of its subjects, whether it has become beautiful or realistic. They are appeared to be a very powerful tools to all mankind and also helps them to record or create new photos or memories, including family portraits. It would give us a chances to taking photos of our daily lives with different perspectives. My family and I lost most of our memories during the Flood. It was up to 2 feet and it ruins our family portraits and life moments photographs. We had to create new memories or recreate our home movies or our
In Our Glory: I found the most enlightening and meaningful point in Bell Hooks’ essay. She stated, “The image can give back and take away, it can bind.” She refers an image as her inspiration with a sense of security, worthiness, and empowerment. She also discusses her feelings towards her relationship with the image of her father while she explores an image of her father and described how she feel attracted to it. She also discusses how an image of her father has strongly spoken to her and how an …show more content…
These author made an excellent point by stating, “Most people believe that photographs have power to signify ‘truths’.” Most photographs were showing truths of its subjects, whether it has become beautiful or realistic. They are appeared to be a very powerful tools to all mankind and also helps them to record or create new photos or memories, including family portraits. It would give us a chances to taking photos of our daily lives with different perspectives. My family and I lost most of our memories during the Flood. It was up to 2 feet and it ruins our family portraits and life moments photographs. We had to create new memories or recreate our home movies or our