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Lens of Change: Inspiring Stories Through Photography

Explore the power of photo essays in promoting social change and documenting history. Learn how influential photographers like Jacob Riis and Larry Towell have used their images to raise awareness and drive action. From capturing poverty in New York City to shedding light on child labor laws, witness the impact photography can have on society. Uncover the blend of science and art behind creating compelling visual narratives that ignite change.

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Lens of Change: Inspiring Stories Through Photography

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  1. Photo Essays Stories in pictures

  2. Pictures everywhere • 1826: NicéphoreNiépcecreates the first permanent photo • People became able to see things that were far away

  3. Photojournalists • Report the news through photos • Publish in newspapers, magazines, books, web sites • Take many pictures to get 1 or 2 good ones • Combine science (to make a clear picture) and art (design and feeling)

  4. Photos tell stories • Photo essays: telling stories through pictures • Share facts • Act for social change • The photo essay is both: • factual record (history) • work of art

  5. Photo Essays: Promoting Social Change • Jacob Riis – one of the first photojournalists • Believed that poverty caused crime • Used his pictures to help him prove his point • Took pictures of poor people in New York City (http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/27/nyregion/20080227_RIIS_SLIDESHOW_index.html) • Took pictures of small children working in factories: • Shocked people – creation of child labour laws

  6. Larry Towell • Canadian photographer • His work often focuses on social issues • See gallery on Mexican Mennonites: http://www.magnumphotos.com/Catalogue/Larry-Towell/1996/MEXICO-Mennonites-NN110355.html

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