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Feb 27

The Photography of War: Then and Now

The Vietnam War is often credited as the first conflict that was actually brought into the homes of American civilians. Graphic television reports, blooding images on black-and-white televisions...a lot has changed about the way we cover the war. But this series in The Atlantic captured my attention and pointed it to the first American war where photographic images were even captured. Made me realize how, even... read more ›
Jan 02

What is Most Important for a Photographer? [Vision Wins–Over Pork Bellies–Everytime…]

I get more questions via email and social channels than I could answer in a lifetime, but occasionally one jumps out at me as incredibly worthwhile to share. The answer to this question is important, and my response is below. Chime in and let me know what you think: "What's more important as a photographer... to remove yourself from the photograph, or to make the photograph about you as a photographer?" -from photographer Jay McLaughlin... read more ›
Sep 19

London Riot Photographer Amy Weston Tells All About Getting The Shot

You might recall my recent post in the wake of the London riots, where we discuss photographer Amy Weston capturing a woman jumping from a burning building here. I've been in those situations a few of times, even though I'm not a photojournalist by trade and I raised the question of whether I should be shooting or helping. Lots of debate ensued, with the most common answers being... read more ›
Aug 10

London Is Burning – To Shoot or Not to Shoot

To borrow a line from The Clash, "London's burning". And the photographs of the mayhem are stunning. The above shot here is by Amy Weston/WENN.com, as seen in NY Mag. (That image and a bunch more images from NY Mag here). I've been been near riots of this magnitude on two occasions - Paris in 2005-6 and Seattle WTO riots - neither of which I... read more ›

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