The Filters of Citizen Journalism

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It would seem to me that there are many themes flowing through this week’s work on Rethinking Photographers. I’ll pick four: First, the impact of technology on photography. I include in this not just digital cameras, mobile phones and the like – but social media, the Internet, cheap travel and so forth. In this I agree with Pierre – it’s a …

Qs week 3 – “Rethinking Photographers”

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Presentation 1: Photographers on Film Q: How else do popular representations of photographers contribute to perceived social and cultural values of the profession? Read my post on non-photographer’s views of Professionals. Q: Do you have a favourite or least favourite movie about a photographer? ‘Blow Up’, though I haven’t seen it for years. Q: What do you think this film says …