Writing Prompt #3

The most rhetorically powerful aspect of photography is personification. The Campbell article outlined the keys to photo narrative, including personification. An object or person in a composition that is portraying a feeling or idea that relates to the theme seemed as if it would be the most influential devices in a photo. The pictures from last classes’ photo essays of the 17 year old, Jorge, personified the defeated and trapped feelings of the Jorge. The contrast between light and dark of the cell brings attention to the isolation of Jorge. Jorge’s face itself is blank and lost in thought, he is trapped without human interaction. These personified feelings gave the image more weight. The New York Times’ blog gave accounts from professional media photographers and editors. They shared their beliefs and encounters with the ethical dilemmas with photographs in media. Many shared the encounters with staging or editing images. This when giving news about an event that has occurred can manipulate the historical narrative. The staged images give a different sense than that of a candid image of an event. This ethical concern regarding photographic news can affect millions of perceptions. The convenience has a powerful impact, journalists must stay rigorous in reporting unbiased news to maintain credibility.