“If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera.” ~Lewis Hine
Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why? Describe situations when photographic images reveal “the story” (as compared to words). Describe situations when words reveal “the story” (as compared to images).
I can relate to this quote on a very personal level. For one I am a very visual person so photos always help support and enhance any story. Being a skateboarder, photography is extremely important. A photo/video is the only way to document or prove if something has been done. If it isn't filmed then quite frankly it is just here-say. Photos help set the standard of what has and can be achieved on various types of landscapes and technicalities of difficulty. Normally in Skateboarding magazines there will be long articles that describe a various trip that professionals go on. This includes encounters with locals, sights, and the skating of course. The pictures however are the entire purpose of the trip that tend to highlight and even help paint a picture for the rest of the text you have to read. Skateboarding has a standard of "seeing is believing" and I believe this standard extends well outside of skateboarding.
A story can be more affective in situations that require lots of details, or events that lead up to a significant moment. For example, a political rally would be a great situation where a story is much better suited. A photo could show the politician, or the size of the crowd, however the content of the speech, or the moods/reaction of the crowd just wouldn't translate as well through a photograph.
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