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Final Project: Photojournalist Profile

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Anastasia Taylor-Lind Offers a Unique Perspective on Photojournalism *Disclaimer: This is a mock interview that I put together myself based on my research, not an actual conversation had with ATL!!!!!* Interviewer (Me): Thank you so much for joining us, Anastasia! Let's go ahead and dive right into the details of your career. Who did you work for, and how were your images disseminated during your time in the field? Anastasia Taylor-Lind: I’ve worked with a variety of companies, publications and organizations over the years, but a significant portion of my career has been with The New York Times , National Geographic , and Time Magazine . Additionally, I’ve collaborated with non-profits like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International . My photographs were disseminated across things like print magazines, online galleries, books, and multimedia projects. Earlier in my career, print was still the dominant form, but as time passed and social media emerged, my work was shared digitall...
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This Is My Truth

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 Option A:  A. In what manner did you respond to the images presented by your classmates? Emotionally? Intellectually? Spiritually? Viscerally? What were your cumulative impressions? There was quite a wide variety of images presented by my classmates this week. I would say, overall, the impact that they had on me was mostly emotional. When speaking and thinking in terms of whether or not a photo represents the truth, I mostly rely on the feeling that an image portrays and shares with me—the viewer. For many of my classmate's posts, I was able to see their perspective very easily, even prior to reading their reflections and explanations. This is solely because the subjects in each of the images are able to tell a story on their own if you look at it long enough.  B. Do you feel more confidence in knowing what is truth for you? Why or why not? Yes, somewhat. Although I can be hesitant or doubtful and second-guess myself sometimes, I am surprisingly very sure of myse...
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Photojournalism and Bias

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  Photo by: Ed Clark What I see in Clark's "Going Home" image is an authentic expression of emotion and passion. It is clear to see when looking at his face that the man in the photo has lived through notable turning points in US history. He has been involved, intelligent and intrigued. I interpret this image as a moment of realization that Franklin D. Roosevelt was able to do heroic things during his time in office, and that without him, this man may be living a drastically different life full of uncertainty and hate. This means to me that once upon a time, people felt that they could fully put their trust, faith and love into the government to the point where they did not even realize how comfortable and safe things were beginning to feel. In Don Weber's article titled, "The Rules of Photojournalism Are Keeping Us From the Truth," there is a valuable quote from Eugene Smith; "The honesty lies in my — the photographer’s — ability to understand." ...
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The Ethics of Photojournalism

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 In today's society, AI has made itself very easily accessible. It has gotten to the point where "the new developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to topple photography's standing as a last bastion of trustworthy reporting." This article covers the uses and abuses of artificial intelligence in sports photojournalism. The main controversy discussed here involves the SportsCenter social media accounts and what they have shared on the internet in the past. A postgame interview video of Damian Lillard—originally taken in 2020 when he was with the Trail Blazers—was uploaded recently and it stirred up quite the number of controversial reactions across social media platforms. SportsCenter did not state that the video was AI-altered to change his jersey and the court behind him from the Trail Blazers to his current team; the Bucks. Fans were immediately upset by the fact that the video was "deepfaked" and there was no mention of the use of A...
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Contemporary Photojournalism Issues Midterm Project

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       As a young woman living in the United States of America, I am shocked and disgusted by what I have witnessed so far. My collage seen represents the current extreme inconsistency regarding women's reproductive rights in our country. This is something that has been teetering back and forth for quite some time now, and with the presidential election coming up, I have a feeling we will not be teetering for much longer. This is a scary issue—not knowing if I may or may not have the right to make my own choices regarding my own body in my future is truly terrifying. What many people fail to realize is that not only does the pregnant woman suffer in so many different ways during an unwanted pregnancy, but the child will also likely suffer throughout their life as a result, too. At this time of uncertainty, we are on the road to living in a world that is simply unsafe for women who are seeking the legal healthcare that they deserve. People everywhere continue to prote...
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Is Photojournalism Art?

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  Photo by:  George N. Barnard Image Source :  https://www.wesleyan.edu/dac/collection/photographs-before-1900.html   Year Created:  1864 Depth of Field:   In my opinion, the most obvious principle used is maximum depth of field . This image portrays a large area and/or landscape that seems to just continue on and on forever. The subjects in the foreground of the photo create that sense of depth without taking away from the many additional subjects in the background.  What feelings does the image create?: This photo is made up of so many different things, yet somehow it still feels empty at first glance. It especially feels empty once you've given it a thorough breakdown. It's like a ghost town, and the image leaves it up to the inanimate objects to convey the vacantness of this place which can be very unsettling and eery.  Is the image in black & white or color?: The use of black & white here is most definitely appropriate. It's almost as...
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Can Photographs Change the World? Yes They Can!

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Image Source A. Above is a photograph that has affected me personally—in fact, very recently. This is Emma Chamberlain: a YouTuber, business owner, model and fashion icon. I have been a huge fan of Emma for as long as I can remember, growing alongside her as a person. This photo was from this past spring/summer during Paris Fashion Week where she was wearing MIU MIU. This photo of Emma—as well as many others—truly inspires me to keep putting in the hard work. I aspire to live my life like she does one day; traveling the world, brightening people's days, and most importantly, finding happiness and fulfillment in getting to experience such a unique job and lifestyle. I certainly keep tabs on Emma Chamberlain and what she is up to, so I can confidently say that images like these will continue to have a profound affect on my life.  Image Source B. The first example that came to mind of a photo that changed the world was most definitely Rosie the Riveter. I would be truly blown away if ...
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