This post is part of a series that charts the history of photography since the 1900s. The series takes a decade by decade look at how the skills a photographer needs have changed in light of technological, economic and societal change.
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What skills does a photographer need today? The 1960s.
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Street Photography
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Richard Avedon and Portraiture
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Henri Cartier-Bresson and Photojournalism
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Surrealism
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This week I finally completed the HNC in Photography and handed in my portfolio. I’ve been studying part time for the last two years or so. Overall, it’s been an enjoyable course and I’ve learned a lot. It always feels a little strange when you complete something you’ve been immersed in for a couple of years. On the one hand, I felt relieved to finally finish it, but on the other I felt a little sad that it’s over too.
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1920s.
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Documentary Photography
Continue readingWhat skills does a photographer need today? The 1910s.
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The Rise of Fashion Photography
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The snapshot is born!
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Introduction
The last century has seen photography transform considerably, from early experiments with permanent photographs to the introduction of digital cameras and smartphones with AI capabilities.f
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