We have all read how biased different news organizations can be when it comes to the cold hard facts. We've also pretty much come to expect that a photograph tells a story better than anything else. Documentary film maker Ruben Salvadori recently exposed how some of the most epic images from war torn areas of the world are actually staged...and it's pretty surprising. Ruben recognized how photographers can drastically change the mood of a scene just by being present, so he decided to turn the cameras on the photographers themselves and show just how "dangerous" many of events we see on tv and in print really are. Next time you see an image that appears to be in the thick of the action, step back and ask the question "but how many photographers are standing right off camera?" You can read more here about this video project and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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And now the video's been pulled from You Tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzJFuAPttYc
to see it
Wow! Both video, and website have been pulled.
I was a war photojournalist in Iraq. I can assure you that the average photographer doesn't pose or manipulate the circumstances to their photos at all. You don't need to. The events are crazy and intense enough on their own. Also, it makes it more dangerous when you even seem to get involved at all. Sure there may be a group of photographers together, but that doesn't mean the situation isn't dangerous. I assure you it's very very very dangerous. FS is just being very misleading by saying the photos are staged. Shame on you. Have you ever been in a combat situation where your life is on the line and you could get shot at any moment? This is a very misleading and stupid post from someone who has probably never been in a situation like that themselves and just wants to judge from their armchair.
Great post FS! This is so very relevant today. Anything for a buck, even from war correspondents. Having been to many war-torn areas I can tell you this is much the norm. The sad part is, it's not always just to make a buck. Often it's to push a social / political agenda. It's sad we are heading down this road.
Same video right?
https://vimeo.com/29280708
can you imagine whats in our food