National Geographic Photographers Review

A reoccurring topic of the essays, concerning photography, discussed during the course is the future of professional photographers/photojournalists. Some believe that the easily accessible spread of amateur photography can and has put a strain on the works of professionals. However, with magazines such as National Geographic still in print after over a century, it raises some questions. Though the spread of information, and thus photography, has increased the platforms and need for professional photographers and photojournalists still exists.

While emotions were extremely high in the sense of angst for a better life, photography provided a new sense of reality to Americans and for others around the World. Photography all around the World is unlike anything else of its kind. People are able to tell stories and elicit emotions that bring the audience to that desired response. Throughout the 1930’s, photography from governmental institutions or advancements alone brought a new beginning to the end of a terrible time that Americans all around the nation

Alex Kotlowitz met Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers in 1985 while working as a journalist. He was interviewing them for a photo essay in Chicago magazine on children living in poverty. The violence that occurred every day where the brothers lived in Governor Henry Horner Homes, or Horner, disturbed Kotlowitz. Lafeyette and Pharoah are 12 and 9 years old at the start of the book but have experienced more than many kids their age. The boys did not seem sure of what life held for them. Lafeyette told Kotlowitz, “If I grow up, I’d like to be a bus driver,” Lafeyette was not sure that he would grow up at just 10 years old (x). Kotlowitz wanted to show what it is like for children growing up in urban poverty after seeing the brothers’

National Geographic is generally read by middle-aged married males, averaging at around 47 years of age, with a high level of education and a high-end job. Socioeconomically, the readers tend to be in the middle-class bracket, with a household value of over $200,000 and a good-sized income. The reader’s general interests are tied into history, nature, anthropology, and archeology and they have a strong interest in learning more about the worlds’ new developments and discoveries as well as maintaining educational growth, and they are definitely scared of

My MYP project topic is Photography. I am researching photography because it is a subject that really interests me and that I enjoy. Photography falls under the global context of Personal and Cultural Expression because it is a form of art and a way for people to express their creativity. Throughout this MYP journey I hope to become a better photographer and explore more of Washington D.C. Some questions i’m trying to answer for this project are, What are some restaurants in D.C that are highly favored? What are some cool places I should visit in D.C? How can I become a better photographer?

When examining American photography you must discuss the Farmer Security Administration-Office of War Information, also referred to as the FSA/OWI. This administration was the single and most significant documentary photography project in the history of United States. Photographs taken by members of the FSA/OWI all display and represent American society in different ways to help give a better understanding of major historic events occurring in the United States at this time. The members of the FSA use many formal elements to help illustrate society and its cultural that will enhance our understanding of the FSA/OWI project and United States. In addition, these formal elements such as lighting, framing, subject matter, and detail are used

And for the other half of the assignment, in this part I choose contemporary photographer Sheila Pree Bright. The reason I selected Sheila Pree Bright is largely her work, which not only was amazing but also portraying wide ranges of contemporary society and its flaws. Moreover, she seems to found a way to show what Generation Y’s view on society look like as if it were a documentary kind of like the photos of Dorothea Lange. Therefore, the next paragraph I will talk about, her works and what are my thoughts on them.

In 1919, Ansel made his first contact with the Sierra Club, an environmental protection and conservation movement, where he took work as a custodian. A collection of his images were printed in the Sierra Club Bulletin, and he would go on in the next few years to become official trip photographer, which involved month-long hikes with sometimes as many as two hundred people! Ansel’s love for the wilderness would lead him to getting involved in politics and eventually landing him on the Board of Directors for the Club, which he was member of for thirty-seven

He is a photographer and a scientists who enjoys a bit of excitement and will do anything to get that, “Perfect shot,” as stated in National Geographic. Carsten travels to many volcanoes gathering data for his work, known as volcanology. He studies volcanoes, and in doing so, he likes to take pictures. Recently, Carsten went to the volcano of Nyiragongo, one of the hottest, largest (lava lake), and active volcano around. It is too dangerous to go past terrace 3 because the lava could overflow. For the excitement, Carsten went anyway, and was inches away from lava. This shows how much he loves that feeling of rush in a life threatening situation. Despite the fact that he could die, and he too, only gets paid around $70,000 per year, he stayed persistent, and continued to follow his passion. Let this man not be seen as crazy, but courageous and persistent, and as a seeker of adventure.

The photographer I have chosen is Art Wolfe. Wolfe is an American photographer based in Seattle who is mainly known for his vibrant images of nature (wildlife, landscapes, and native cultures). He graduated from University of Washington and after four years he worked for “National Geographic”. Throughout his successful career he has produced more than 65 photo books and instructional films, has been featured on two US Postal Service stamps, and presides on several advisory boards. Wolfe has a television series, “Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe”, where viewers can explore the beauty of nature and culture. He has been awarded Photographer of the Year. He combines photojournalism and art photography. His style includes rich color, planned out

Before the hand-size cameras people carry around to visually document the interesting events, persons, and objects they approach, photography was not an easy feat. Despite the size and tedious process to capture photos, Mathew Brady, a documentalist from New York, employed a team of photographers to venture into the American Civil War and document its time (Megs and Purvis, 2012). Due to the overwhelming public response after this experiment, photography has proven itself to be a great documentary and communication tool upon the time of the American Civil War.

To compare a contemporary photographer with a historical photographer to see how photography has evolved and how it can be used?

Gyula Halász is considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. He’s a Hungarian-born French photographer, painter, and sculptor. He’s primarily known for his photographs that capture Paris nights dramatically. He’s more known by his pseudonym, “Brassaï”, which comes from his native city Brassó. To begin, we’re going to take a look through his life.

While others claim that photography captures the inner soul of a person, or deliberately defines it as painting or writing with light, but in my case, it is just simply a newfound love hobby. I undeniably adore and look up to expert photographers I encounter down the road may it face-to-face or the other way around. In my heart, I silently desire that someday, with hard work, determination, and perseverance, I will become professional and famous as they are. Since my husband bought a Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) as an anniversary gift, my penchant for photography commenced and ignited. Let me detail the essential truths behind my passion over photography.

The name "Photography" comes from the Greek words for light and writing. Sir John Herschel, was the first to use the term photography in 1839, when he managed to fix images using hyposulphite of soda. He described photography as "The application of the chemical rays to the purpose of pictorial representation". Herschel also coined the terms "negative", "positive" and "snapshot".