“A way of certifying experience, taking photographs is also a way of refusing it - by limiting experience to a search for the photogenic, by converting experience into an image, a souvenir. Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs.”
This book delves into the evolution of photography, examining its origins, technological advancements, and the ways it has shaped society. It includes discussions on various photographic techniques, equipment, and the creative process, as well as the role of photography in documenting history and influencing visual culture. more
Susan Sontag was an American writer, critic, and photographer. Known for her unique literary style and profound thinking, her work spans various fields including literature, art, and politics. Born on January 16, 1933, she passed away on December 28, 2004. more
“You can go into all sorts of situations with a camera and people will think they should serve it.”
“The photographer both loots and preserves, denounces and consecrates.”
“The unit of the poet is the word, the unit of the prose writer is the sentence.”