Annotated Bibliographies

AB 1:

Hannah McQueen

HMP

February 1st, 2015

Annotated Bibliography

Kilgannon, Corey. "Putting Photojournalism Where It Will Be Stumbled Upon." The New York Times. The New York Times, 17 Oct. 2014. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.

This article seems a bit odd at first glance, but it is absolutely perfect for the research I am conducting. I am trying to figure out to what extent photojournalism is important, accepted, and viewed, and if it can change the world… and that is exactly what this article is about. It describes the journey of several international freelance photojournalists gathering some of their most disturbing, eye-opening photographs of war, famine, terror, and such events, and posting them all across city streets in attempt to make viewers aware of these global crises. They respect police and requests to refrain from posting such photos and say that they are not trying to vandalize- they are trying to accomplish a goal. They are doing exactly what I want to do with journalism: change the world by making people see what is happening, by breaking comfort zones.

Potential Quotes from this sources that I could use in my research include:

“’We were frustrated we couldn’t get our best photos published, so we decided to take them to the best network in the world: the streets,’ said Pierre Terdjman, 35, a freelance photojournalist who founded #Dysturb in March along with another photojournalist, Benjamin Girette.”

“The two have recruited photo-graphers covering the many global crises, including wars, famines, epidemics and protests, and have posted them illegally in 10 European cities before coming to New York.”

“The guerrilla strategy is meant to draw more attention to urgent world events and make photojournalism accessible to a wider audience, said Mr. Terdjman, who has taken photos for publications including Paris Match and The New York Times.”

This source is credible because it came from a very widely read, widely trusted, and long established credible source: The New York Times, along with being in the database screened for reliable and trustworthy sources.

I will use it to further prove my point: photojournalism matters. I will use it as a credible source for my research regarding the importance of and acceptance of photojournalism and its ability to change the world. I also simply enjoyed the article on a personal level, it is very encouraging to hear of people that share your same beliefs and hopes and that are acting upon said hopes.

AB 2:

Hannah McQueen

HMP

February 1st, 2015

Annotated Bibliography

FERDOUS, ISMAIL. Harvard International Review. Summer2014, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p22-25. 4p. , Database: Business Source Complete

This article is relevant to what I want to do and explains it in great detail and provides a real world example. It talks of a man, Ismail, who recounts his own experiences as a photojournalist and the importance of his work. He talks of the great importance photojournalism is and how it is necessary to cover great moments, as well as war, famine, and human tragedy in order to keep the public informed. This idea is summarized best in the following statement from the article: “"I have seen changes in public consciousness brought on by the power of photography, video, and activism” (Ferdous). The article goes on to tell of some of his personal experiences in photojournalism and the work he did in Bangladesh, and how he used it to make people aware of the poor conditions of the garment industry. While it is a bit gruesome, this article is important because it tells about exactly what I want to do: make people aware of the bad things happening. Use photography to better the human condition and to make people aware of things. Use photojournalism to change the world.

While as a whole this article is insightful and important, the following quotes are important and particularly noteworthy:

"I have seen changes in public consciousness brought on
by the power of photography, video, and activism."

“Through the power of imagery, we are pushed to question our core beliefs and our responsibilities to each other as international citizens. In this sense, photography has the power to shine an un compromising light on critical issues... ”

"I realized that it was my responsibility to bring the voices of these people to the rest of the world through photographs."

"Since the camera was invented in 1826, it has been understanding of the perspective of someone who may live
used to document everything from social injustice,
inequality, famine, war, and human rights abuses
to uplifting scenes of humanity, brotherhood,
victory, love, and hope."

This source is credible for two reasons. One, it is from the Harvard International Review. Harvard is a well-established, very old institution renowned for its scholarly superiority and trustworthiness in credibility. Also, this website was listed on Galileo, a credible site because it is used by public libraries and public schools all across the nation and it too, is know for its trustworthiness. Its information is well documented and the article is reader-friendly and very helpful.

I will use this information from this article to further describe what it is that I want to do with my life. I will use it to prove my point that all this is research is for: photojournalism is important. It matters. We should use photography to cover the uncomfortable topics and to make the public aware of things that they otherwise would be oblivious to. This article furthers the idea that photography is a form of activism. Used right, photography can better the lives of humans all across the world and change the globe. With photography, issues become much less distant. I will use this information as a backup to my claim and I will use it to further add evidence to my claim regarding the importance of photojournalism.

AB 3:

Hannah McQueen

HMP

February 1st, 2015

Annotated Bibliography

Draper, Robert. "The Power Of Photography." National Geographic 224.4 (2013): 28-33. MasterFILE Elite. Web. 14 Sept. 2014.

In this article a National Geographic writer Robert Draper describes the jobs of his coworkers in their endeavors to capture specific still images that mean something, that will awaken something, and that will change something. It begins with a theory by Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard who prophesied that, "With the daguerreotype, everyone will be able to have their portrait taken -- formerly it was only the prominent -- and at the same time everything is being done to make us all look exactly the same, so we shall only need one portrait (Kierkegaard)." He follows that by describing the importance and now global use of photography in daily life and then describes the determination of the National Geographic photographers to capture specific, important images, even if it means waiting for days in a tree, surviving off bugs, dealing with inhospitable weather, being imprisoned, or anything in between. He describes the responsibility these photographers feel, compelling them to risk everything so that their photographs may awaken something, may inform the public of something that needs to be addressed, and may help to right wrongs through allowing awareness. He ended by somewhat refuting the theory of the earlier mentioned Danish philosopher by saying that the photographs of the National Geographic photographers are proving that the world consists of incredible diversity. He then concedes however that societies, species, and landscapes have increasingly been affected by a desire for homogenization by our species. He concludes finally by showing how the incredibly popular and widely known photograph that photographer Steve McCurry shot of an Afghan girl in a Pakistan refugee camp made the public care and aware of such atrocities to such a degree that they could no longer ignore them.

“By wresting a precious particle of the world from time and space and holding it absolutely still, a great photograph can explode the totality of our world, such that we never see it quite the same again (Draper 28-33).”

“A National Geographic photographer is the personification of worldliness, the witness to all earthly beauty, the occupant of everybody's dream job (Draper 28-33).”

“What do the National Geographic photographers share? A hunger for the unknown, the courage to be ignorant, and the wisdom to recognize that, as one says, ‘the photograph is never taken -- it is always given.’ (Draper 28-33).”

“The fruit of that commitment can be seen in their photographs. What's not visible is their sense of responsibility toward those who dared to trust the stranger by opening the door to their quiet world. It's a far riskier and time-consuming proposition to forgo the manipulated shot and instead view photography as a collaborative venture between two souls on either side of the lens (Draper 28-33).”

This source is highly and most definitely credible as it was published in a very large, trusted organization’s magazine (“National Geographic”) that has been credited for many years with publishing reliable and trustworthy information. It is also listed as an article on Galileo, a tool used for resources by many various libraries and schools, making it even more credible.

I will use his descriptions of National Geographic photographers, the importance of the work and the photographs, and his descriptions of the reasoning behind the profession in my research paper. I will use it as the main source for my paper and refer back to it throughout the writing thereof, directly quoting it, paraphrasing, or referencing it. I will also use it as a basis for sources to follow. This article described in detail the job I have always dreamed of and laid out the field of photography I want to go in to.