Documentary photography captures historical moments or events over long periods of time, making it a unique form of journalism. It has changed over time as cameras have evolved from bulky to more discreet, allowing photographers to capture less staged shots. Some examples of documentary photographers mentioned are Erica McDonald and Edward Thompson. The document discusses how one image appears less edited than another that seems enhanced to depict poverty and depression.

1. Documentary Photography.
By
Cameron Heslin and Lewis Rollins.

2. What is Documentary Photography?
• Documentary photography is a type of photography
that captures historical moments or events.
• Documentary photography is a unique type of
journalism because all other types of Journalism are
in the moment, when they see a story unfolding the
photo is snapped and sent off, where as
Documentary photography records news over a long
period of time.

3. Websites Examples and
Photographers.
http://www.ericamcdonaldphoto.com/
Erica McDonald is a Documentary Photographer.
http://www.edwardthompson.co.uk/
Edward Thompson is a Documentary Photographer.

4. Images.
http://carienvermaakhistory.files.wordpress.com
/2012/03/christian.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ay-ehDzr7pY/
UH78mwZqcaI/AAAAAAAABUI/YGopC2cjp-s/
s1600/a1.jpg
http://www.soultravelmultimedia.com/wp-content/
uploads/2013/03/Documentary-Photo-
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5. What has changed in these two
images.
This first image was a photo that was taken of a
young girl who lost her father in a 15 year old
conflict. This photo doesn’t seem to be edited that
much and it is just a normal image of a girl who
doesn't’t look different to anyone else.
This second image was taken by Jack Harries a
young photographer/video maker. You can tell that
the photographer has edited this photo. Especially
his eyes. This man doesn’t look like every normal
person. He looks like he lives in poverty and looks
very depressed. So this photo is Enhanced.
http://mclight.com/gallery/display/99.jpg
http://38.media.tumblr.com/e2d07ffafa3331d3e547e5dfc0a73e3e/
tumblr_mths32Pt8C1qls3ijo1_1280.jpg

6. How has Documentary photography
changed over time.
During the Victorian-era, Documentary photography was a lot harder than it is nowadays,
mostly down to the equipment that was available for use. Cameras used to be bulky and
noticeable, with slow films, and because of this people used to stop and look at the
camera, usually making for a very staged shot