Category: steve mccurry

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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Your Opinion of Steve McCurry Doesn’t Matter

Allen Murabayashi

On April 3, The New York Times Magazine photography critic Teju Cole penned a piece largely dismissing the work of renown photographer Steve McCurry. The piece caused a minor ruckus in photography circles with people (like myself) writing in his defense, while others castigated his imperialist eye and amplified whispers of staged scenes. Just when the […]

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What is Street Photography? A Rookie’s Guide to Developing (Photography) Street Cred

Imran Zahid

What is street photography? There are many ways to describe and explain street photography, but honestly, I hate definitions. I think they limit your vision. And vision is essential. To me, street photography is just documenting human life. Period. Candid or with permission? I don’t care. Color or black and…

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5 renowned photographers sit down to talk about the importance of printing your legacy

Gannon Burgett

Admittedly, I don’t print out enough of my own photographs to either hang on my own wall or give away to family and friends. But this latest collection of videos from Epson might convince me otherwise. Five of the world’s most talented photographers sat down with Epson to discuss their work and what it means […]

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5 renowned photographers sit down to talk about the importance of printing your legacy

Gannon Burgett

Admittedly, I don’t print out enough of my own photographs to either hang on my own wall or give away to family and friends. But this latest collection of videos from Epson might convince me otherwise. Five of the world’s most talented photographers sat down with Epson to discuss their work and what it means […]

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Renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry sits down for an insightful interview with Nikon

Gannon Burgett

American photographer Steve McCurry, most known for his 1984 portrait entitled ‘Afghan Girl’ has captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th and 21st century. A longtime photographer for National Geographic, Magnum Photos and many others, his career spans the globe and his legacy has only just begun. It’s not often we get […]

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