Celebrating the world of photography in journalism and promotion
Celebrating the extraordinary work of Life’s legendary photographers an enthusiastic Rankin travels across the USA in search of the pioneers that encapsulated the American people in a single photograph. Living and studying their subjects for weeks, Bill Eppridge, John Shearer, John Loengard, Burk Uzzle and Harry Benson captured the rises and falls of America through their unique approach to photojournalism. Spanning three decades, the dedication of these photographers enabled Life to tell the American story, documenting momentous events from the assassination of President Robert Kennedy to the Civil Rights struggle and the Vietnam War.
This truly inspiring documentary is definitely worth a watch as it demonstrates the power of photography through iconic images and insightful interviews. Photography has the amazing potential to emotionally transport us right into the photograph. If like me you love photography you can watch America in Pictures: The Story of Life Magazine by following the link below!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b017svd6/America_in_Pictures_The_Story_of_Life_Magazine/
Enjoy!
Celebrating the extraordinary work of Life’s legendary photographers an enthusiastic Rankin travels across the USA in search of the pioneers that encapsulated the American people in a single photograph. Living and studying their subjects for weeks, Bill Eppridge, John Shearer, John Loengard, Burk Uzzle and Harry Benson captured the rises and falls of America through their unique approach to photojournalism. Spanning three decades, the dedication of these photographers enabled Life to tell the American story, documenting momentous events from the assassination of President Robert Kennedy to the Civil Rights struggle and the Vietnam War.
This truly inspiring documentary is definitely worth a watch as it demonstrates the power of photography through iconic images and insightful interviews. Photography has the amazing potential to emotionally transport us right into the photograph. If like me you love photography you can watch America in Pictures: The Story of Life Magazine by following the link below!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b017svd6/America_in_Pictures_The_Story_of_Life_Magazine/
Enjoy!
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