What Photos Can or Cannot Do
Written by duckrabbit‘Photographs are not entirely powerless: They can make us feel bad (or good). But they cannot change the world. We can change the world. For that to happen, we must be open to what photographs tell us. Looking at photographs can be part of us changing the world. But only looking is never enough.’ Joerg, ‘sinner’ Colberg
Author — duckrabbit
duckrabbit is a production company formed by radio producer/journalist Benjamin Chesterton and photographer David White. We specialize in digital storytelling.
Discussion (1 Comment)
Agree totally- something that really needs to be discussed, and acted on, not just mentioned. Otherwise, what’s the point? It’s the same as saying that you sympathize with Occupy, but don’t even do the very least (like show up at a protest) to support them (ourselves, that is, if you’re not part of the 1%).
It’s not only about the photographs themselves, but how they are presented- as well as sold. No one with a social conscience or concern with workers’ rights who is in any way involved with photography should be buying photography books from AMAZON right now. I was hoping to get some kind of response from the photo community recently concerning the latter to possibly present some kind of united opposition, and got ZERO response…