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Thursday evening, I had the opportunity to see James Nachtwey give a lecture down at USAO. About 6 months ago, I saw his documentary, War Photographer, and I can honestly has given me some enlightenment on the power of photography. His images are quite powerful. And will make you cringe. He spoke of disturbing and painful wars, famines and unthinkable acts against humanity that he has witnessed. But with all of this, he spoke of Hope, and the positive that can come from his work. This meaning, bringing such atrocities into the spotlight, so that the public can be aware and the appropriate actions can be taken. You know very well that being side by side with these sites can have an unresounding affect on someone, and with that in mind, you begin to really understand what he's trying to do with his work. James was very quick to note that his work could not have made it this far if it wasn't for the specific art directors he worked for and the having his work channeled through the appropriate vehicle.
"without them, it would just be an exercise......."
This is true with any form of content, and I feel like I have a hard time finding the right vehicles for my work and what I want to do/express. Without going into more detail, I've spent the last days culminating his words, and how I can bring my own work to life. Of course, I don't believe I can ever reach such a pinnacle of international level, but I don't think that doesn't mean I can't take his methodology into my own daily practices. In a time where I've been struggling to get myself situated in a physical, as well as emotionally state, I realize that these things I bother myself with are petty. It's been hard to put everything into perspective-and I mean this in every fashion possible.
There are many other ideas and thoughts that I have taken from his lecture and film, but I think it would take me a days to try to express it all. There is so much to say about his body of work and his perspectives, inside and out of the camera.
"without them, it would just be an exercise......."
This is true with any form of content, and I feel like I have a hard time finding the right vehicles for my work and what I want to do/express. Without going into more detail, I've spent the last days culminating his words, and how I can bring my own work to life. Of course, I don't believe I can ever reach such a pinnacle of international level, but I don't think that doesn't mean I can't take his methodology into my own daily practices. In a time where I've been struggling to get myself situated in a physical, as well as emotionally state, I realize that these things I bother myself with are petty. It's been hard to put everything into perspective-and I mean this in every fashion possible.
There are many other ideas and thoughts that I have taken from his lecture and film, but I think it would take me a days to try to express it all. There is so much to say about his body of work and his perspectives, inside and out of the camera.
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