History of photography

sobriety came mind chatter. “Mind chatter is me facing me.” She explains, “this was the first time I could feel anything authentically.” In June of 2013, she published a book with this as the central idea. Mind Chatter is a compilation of poetry and photography that encapsulates her internal monologue. She tells me that now, “intangible has shifted.” Three years later, it has a bit of a different meaning, as she has explored more and more of the world around her. But she still focuses on the…

Ever roamed through the streets of New York and actually took a look at all of the buildings? People are usually too in a rush to notice the great deal of history behind every piece of architecture that lies in New York, as well as the reason for its placement and standing. Including known buildings such as the infamous Trump Tower, each edifice obtains a purpose and has somehow effected many people, that being in either positive or negative aspects. As one enters into museums such as the…

Media is the means through which information is distributed and received. Throughout history, media has been known to constantly change. With the continual arrival of new technology, techniques, and inventions, it is difficult for the public to communicate through only one form of media. The four media groups, photography, cinema, television, and digital media, individually cover the six aspects of media, which are connectedness/accessibility, mobility/portability, public privateness, private…

This paper is going to give you a brief history about the famous photographer Ansel Adams. He was a known photographer from the twentieth century but with a childhood that wasn’t always the easiest. But threw this paper we will be able to see the amazing things that he was capable of accomplishing. Ansel Adams is a photographer known for his outstanding photos also for being an environmentalist. He was born in San Francisco, California, and was the son of Charles Hitchcock Adams and Olive Bray.…

Gover, C. Jane, The Positive Image: Women Photographers in Turn of the Century America. New York: State University of New York Press, 1988 In the opening chapter ‘There Will Be a New Era,’ Gover outlines the relationship between women and photography from its early pioneer days to the end of the nineteenth century, stating the importance of Eastman’s advertisements in attracting women to the medium by depicting them as fully independent despite the restrictions they still faced. Gover begins…

Cityscapes Over Time Cityscape photography has not been a stagnant process, but a dynamic art that has grown and morphed over time. There have been changes in both the technical details of taking such photos, and in the intents of the products. After the invention of photography in 1839, drastic changes in the approaches and techniques of cityscape photographers occurred multiple times and for a plethora of reasons. Not only did the process of taking photos become easier, but the whole purpose…

Communication theories help create an understanding of different perspectives happening in particular events. I recently went through a critical incident that made me realize the differences in photography norms and how tension can create contradictions in my relationships. During October of last year, my sister-in-law contacted me to take photos for her family, including my oldest brother and their newborn. The photos were special because they only had a few of them together from a tripod, but…

Steve McCurry is an award-winning photographer and photojournalist. He is recognised globally for his vivid and compelling colour photography. With experience that spans over three decades, he commands the universal respect that goes beyond photography circles. He has scores of books that are bestsellers and prints that has raised thousands of dollars. He has won several awards throughout his career, which included most reputed ones like Magazine Photographer of the Year awarded by the National…

many the first steps on to the pedestal is by capturing their work through photography. Today, photography is as easy as using the latest iPhone and the application Instagram – anyone can be a photographer and have their work quickly spread over the globe in this day and age which makes it increasingly difficult for those who are professional photographers. There are the current “instafamous” and “fitspo” bloggers…

nudes, street life and fashion. Penn declared “that ‘photographing a cake can be art,’ his later work showed an astonishing ability to find the beauty in the commonplace” (Bernstein and Shapiro). But Penn’s contributions to fashion and editorial photography may have influenced and changed the field forever.…