Photographic Correctness

”There is so much photography, especially of a ‘seriouss’ nature, that ties you up in knots, that seeks to put you into a particular place  in the way that you see and understand it. It’s a kind of photographic correctness, where even though you may agree wholeheartedly with what is being said or shown, the resentment at being forced to agree with the sentiments of the work, the inability of the work to offer even a second dimension or alternative perspective makes one want to disagree with it just for the sake of it. It’s Stupid Photography that doesn’t enlighten or engage, but just shuts things up and makes one long for something that is open and free.’ Colin Pantall

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)

  1. Stan B. says:
    February 4, 2013 at 19:14

    It’s a Catch 22. It has to be out there, people have to see ‘serious’ shit- especially in a time when there is so much shit out there which is just plain… shit.

    Everybody has to ask themselves the question of what they’re gonna photograph, I long ago decided to let the big boys deal with the heavy stuff. Today it’s hard enough finding your own niche in anything.

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