Photography Essay Examples Page 2

Introduction In a world pulsating with technology and fast-paced routines, there exists a quiet sanctuary where my soul finds refuge and expression. This essay opens the door to my world, where passion, creativity, and a deep connection with humanity converge. Through the lens of my camera, I embark on a journey that transcends mere hobby;…

Traveling through the United States, Dorothea Lange took eminent photos of migrant families suffering in the Dust Bowl. She was one of the most influential photographers of her time. Lange gave the Dust Bowl a new outlook to American citizens and generations to come. The reasons for this new outlook were she felt a connection…

While attempting to take this photo at face value, a viewer desires the possibly of accepting the photo as it appears, believing this image captures an accurate and true portrayal of this event. As a result of inductive reasoning, an observational examination used to draw a conclusion, little can be deduced from this photo, supporting…

Elio Romano Erwitz, or later known as Elliott Erwitt, was born in the heart of Paris, France on July 26, 1928. Elliott was born to Russian emigrates, Boris and Eugenia Erwitz, who later on change their surname to Erwitt’s when moving to the United states. The Erwitz family moved to Milan, Italy when Elliott was…

Steve McCurry is an American photographer who has won many of the top photography awards. He is very influential in the world of photography and many of his images have become famous and iconic. Steve McCurry was born on February 23rd, 1950 in Darby, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University with the intention of acquiring…

During my B.F.A. in photography at the University of Tehran, I have tried various imagery techniques, ranging from analog photography to printmaking. However, at some point, I felt that the idea of the image in the information age has gone rogue. Therefore, I decided to put down my camera for a while and turn to…

Steve McCurry born on April 23, 1950 in Darby, Pennsylvania, United States is an American photographer, specialist and photojournalist. McCurry has been one of the most notorious legends in photography for over three centuries. His photographs have been utilized as book covers with over twelve books, he also had an endless number of presentations around…

Alfred Eisenstaedt once said that “When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.” This quote by a German-born American professional photographer conveys a bold belief that photography is more than just clicking the shutter and looking the world through a small lens. So, what then is the purpose of photography? Susan…

The use of animals in art has been there for very many years. Artists use animals in art for decoration and symbols of human foibles (Kovacs, 2015). There are many ways in which photographers represent animals. After the introduction of photography in the 1800s, people began taking photos of various animals. Because of this idea…

Joel Sternfeld was born in the US in 1944, and primarily worked within a classic American setting. He photographed fairly ordinary things, people, and scenes, with an emphasis on the meaning behind the photo which he chose to express through the use of color. Sternfeld tended to use his photography to make social and political…