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Steve Mccurry Research Paper

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Introduction: “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a common saying among people today. The famous photojournalist, Steve McCurry is known for his captivating photographs that essentially tell a story without words. Many pieces of his work include war photos or photos that were taken in dangerous situations. They include vibrant colors and controversial material. There has been recent discussion about McCurry’s work and use of Photoshop. It is said that some of his photos appear differently on his website than others. In my opinion, McCurry’s use of Photoshop is considered unethical. I feel this way because he is presenting his work as a photojournalist whilst altering the photos using Photoshop. The definition of photojournalism and what Steve McCurry presents as his photojournalism does not coincide. If he were a true photojournalist his photographs would consist of true and raw material. Body: Steve McCurry travels to countries all over the world to take photos of different people and places that he feels will reveal something about the …show more content…

He has produced respectable photos for over 30 years so it is understandable that there is a great controversy. There are multiple witnesses and sources showing staged and altered work. A lot of his work is most likely natural and raw but because some are proven to be the opposite, it is hard to label all of his work and career as a photojournalist as ethical. Conclusion: To say the least Steve McCurry’s photos are beautiful and intriguing. I feel that the next possible course of action would be for him to come out and say which photos are or are not authentic. From there I believe the altered and staged photos should be removed from websites and books, but we should still recognize and respect his work that is authentic. His career and hard work as a photographer cannot be

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