Most of the documentary styled photography we see, is a part of our daily routine, when we read news articles. It usually is a part of a story and it either makes us want to read an article or skip it.
It is a quick message, which grabs our attention. It makes the content of the story more real and emotional.
Throughout the history, there were a lot of talented photographers, who used to chronicle different major events, including riots,wars,revolutions and depressions. Some images were so influential that they changed the way people think.
I would like to mention a couple of photographers Philip Jones Griffiths and Sebastiao Salgado.
Philip Jones Griffiths is known for his coverage of the Vietnam War. His images are so grabbing emotional and vivid that you can't not call him one of the best war photographers.
Soldier with bullet-prrof shield,Ireland
"This was a village a few miles from My Lai. It was a routine operation - troops were on a typical "search and destroy" mission. After finding and killing men in hiding, the women and children were rounded up. All bunkers where people could take shelter were destroyed. Finally the troops withdrew and called an artillery strike of the defenseless inhabitants "
"G.Is would also show compassion toward the Vietcong. This sprang from a soldierly admiration for their dedication and bravery - qualities difficult to discern in the average gov. soldier. This VC had fought for 3 days with his intestines in a cooking bowl strapped onto his stomach."
Sebastiao Salgado, is a brazilian photographer who traveled to over 100 countries to complete his work. One of the most respected photographers, he has numerous books and awards. His photography deals a lot with social struggle.
Boy in Plaid
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