Category: controversy

Follow up to Eyes of the Afghan Girl – A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”

Kshitij Nagar

While a follow up was already planned, after publishing the previous post and the subsequent, staggering response generated in support, appreciation, comments, critique and criticism I felt the need to also address certain things as well as perhaps reiterate and underline certain points. I also want to fill certain spaces left over in the previous post. […]

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Eyes of the Afghan Girl- A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”

Kshitij Nagar

I will begin by saying that my intention is not to attack Steve McCurry or defame him in any manner. It is only an attempt to clear certain facts that have come to light regarding his work and to also raise certain questions on aspects that may or may not have been missed, but certainly […]

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Eyes of the Afghan Girl- A critical take on the “Steve McCurry Scandal”

Kshitij Nagar

I will begin by saying that my intention is not to attack Steve McCurry or defame him in any manner. It is only an attempt to clear certain facts that have come to light regarding his work and to also raise certain questions on aspects that may or may not have been missed, but certainly […]

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A Visit to the B&H Warehouse

Richard Harrington

Editor’s Note: The following is a repost from respected educator Katrin Eismann from her Facebook page.  I have personally known her for many years and know that she is a top professional and a straight talker.  Ms. Eismann posted today about her visit to B&H.  You can find the story and subsequent comments here. There have been many […]

Japanese Farmer Sick of Photographers Cuts Down Popular Photogenic Tree

John Aldred

Lone trees in the landscape are a popular photography subject around the world, but it’s not often that what makes such a scene so pleasing also causes the owner of the land on which it resides to cut it down. This particular tree, nicknamed the “Philosophy Tree”, has become something of an attraction to local […]

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Internet wages war on controversial ‘Peace on Earth’ family portrait

Gannon Burgett

Family holiday photos are supposed to be cheerful, memorable and even funny – anything but controversial. However, one Louisiana-based photographer is taking heat after a recent family Christmas photo sparked outrage amongst her followers – and the rest of the internet. Hannah Hawkes Photography has come under fire after posting a photo from a recent […]

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Every Photographer Has a Place

Nicci Widener

One of the most common posts I see in photography forums and groups are those upset about the prices other photographers are charging. While this may be a bit of a controversial post, I’d like to offer another way to view this oft argued subject. It never fails, after a year or two of charging for […]

World Press Photo Announces New Ethics Guidelines and Rigorous Review Process After Massive Controversy

Gannon Burgett

Earlier this year it was revealed that 22% of entries into the 58th annual World Press Photo competition had been immediately disqualified due to ‘careless’ post-processing. Two weeks after that announcement, an entirely new controversy arose when the mayor of Charleroi, Belgium claimed a series of winning photographs were staged and sensationalized. It was later […]

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