Friday, November 15, 2013

A newspaper without photos

Photo:  BJP


Further to a post some months back regarding an American newspaper's decision to release its photography staff, the French newspaper Libération yesterday printed an issue sans photos to demonstrate the importance of photography.

More at the British Photography Journal here.

On the one hand certain stories seem to require professionals (although the story of Fujimoto-san suggests there may be amateurs out there willing to have a go even at the dangerous stories).  On the other, cameras have become so common it is difficult to convince the public that professionals may be required.  Perhaps once they are all gone, we can appreciate their contribution.

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22 Nov:  I see this news item has now been added to the OCA blog.

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