Photography is something I truly enjoy. I have always loved taking photographs and looking at them. Words don't always offer me the same fascination as a picture does. I am often consumed by amazing photographs, especially ones produced by consistently great photographers like LaBelle. He makes photography seem like the simplest task that can offer the most rewards.
The power of holding a camera allows others to see a scene the exact way you see it. I think that is a gift. David Snider is a great example of this. He captures moments that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. His work is amazing, as is his story. Calling himself a "watcher of humanity" is very clever. All journalists are "watchers of humanity." Photography is different from video feed and interviews in that it is just a split second of time. It's special because nothing else can tell so much in so little time. It makes all the words a journalist can say or read real. It is an area of convergence I strive to improve in and hope to include in my future work as much as possible.
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