Ben Lowy is an American photojournalist born in 1979 who studied at Washington University. He initially wanted to be a comic book artist but became interested in photography after reading a book in the library. He got his first job in photography covering the Iraq War in 2002 for Corbis. As a war photographer, he faced challenges like PTSD and physical injuries on assignments. Photographs have a large impact on shaping public perception and can be used to raise awareness of issues or encourage charity. Photojournalism has many applications beyond just documenting news and conflicts.

1. BEN LOWY
Naufil A. Rizvi

2. The start!
■ Born in 1979
■ Studied fromWashingtonUniversity, St. Louis Campus
■ Degree in Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) 2002
■ Initially wanted to become a comic book artist
■ Reading a book in the library changed his mind

3. How did he get into photography?
■ Got hired by Corbis out of mere luck, when the visa got rejected of another candidate
who was supposed to go cover the event.
■ First official job in a company named Corbis
■ Started working in 2002 by covering the IraqWar starting 2002/2003.
■ Always was passionate about tracing/sketching friends, however wasn’t very good at
drawing.
■ Started going through related books in the library, when he came across Inferno by
Nachteway
■ The book motivated him to become a photographer

4. Photographic Equipment
■ Mainly used and also advocated the use of iPhone for photography
■ He also used Canon 5D Mark Iis
■ Lens of 35mm, 50mm, 135mm

5. Problems faced by Photojournalist
■ War photographers often face PTSD once done with their career after witnessing too
much of death and destruction
■ Ben got beaten up badly with most his bones broken while covering an event in
another country
■ Often have to wear safety equipment with a constant risk to life while covering war
from up—close

6. Public Perception
■ Photography has a huge impact on the minds of the people of the society
■ Public perception can be changed easily with altered photographs
■ By posting war photographs people may often feel emotional and want to raise
awareness or conduct charity

7. In-conclusion
■ Every walk of life is somehow or the other related to photojournalism and
photography
■ Photojournalism can be applied for marketing, awareness, evidence, media events etc.
■ It is important to be updated with the psyche of the people of the society in order to
know what to publish and what way to publish it.