Proof of Photography: Thoughts

Hearing the video for the first time made me more aware of the emotions in each individual’s voice, but left me wondering what they looked like or what photographs they may be referring to. I had a hard time really grasping what they were saying, only taking away some main points. But being able to connect the voices to faces really made this video impactful. Displaying heart-wrenching photographs alongside such powerful testaments towards photography made this art form seem more significant. It made me want to journey across the world and find moments to photograph and share the story of. I wonder how long it takes a photographer to find “the right moment,” but clearly there are so many. One man mentioned that you can never really stop taking these pictures, and there must be so much emotion and thrill in discovering new things that deserve to be photographed. And the stories within these still moments are so different and remind me of how big our world really is. To be able to collect such stories explains the importance of a photographic journalist. Art in any form can be used to change lives and the way the world is viewed. Companies like National Geographic place importance on the value of nature and human lives, displaying this with carefully photographed images that can open our eyes. Photography emphasizes our differences and similarities, and encourages us to celebrate both.