Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/11/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Of course we have to be conscious of them, John. We have to be conscious of the fact that none of us is "objective" about anything, because we come to any event, idea, or situation shaped by a life-time of experiences. However, with that said, and aware of our prejudices, we have an obligation - if we are functioning as journalists or documentarians - to be as honest,as fair, if you will, as is humanly possible; we have an obligation to bend over backwards to make sure that our lack of 'objectivity' does not color our story or photos. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of John Collier Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 12:36 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] re: The Decisive Moment is gone I am afraid I do not agree with you Tina. Every photograph reflects a view point whether the photographer actively participates in its production or not. It is VERY IMPORTANT that viewers realize this; especially with news/journalism/documentary photography which seeks to be taken at face value. Even the simple act of observing a scene has a large effect on any potential outcomes*. Many photos record events that simply would not have occurred if the photographer/camera had not been there. Rob is talking about actions and manipulations that many photographers and their subjects are unconscious of performing. Being conscious of them makes you a more honest photographer in my books. John Collier * A very simplistic analogy is the class clown who is rather mild mannered when there is no audience about. On Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 08:45 AM, Tina Manley wrote: > >> Good photojournalists and documentary photographer take pictures that >> tell >> the story - _their_ story - and how they go about it is irrelevant. > > This attitude is why so many people don't trust journalists and > photographers. How they go about it is relevant. Any manipulation is > dishonest and a lie. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html