Colby Killian's Blog

    Photography, an art form in need of no explanation, captures a world where the ordinary transcends into the extraordinary. Though, to have the title of a photographer is to take on a role which demands creative ingenuity beyond that of an commoner, and also a - at the very least - mild understanding of their subjects. It is this criteria that Fred Ritchin delves into in his 2009 book 'After Photography'. Moreover, he discusses the impact that the then 'up-and-coming' digital age would have on photography.     The argument of analog photography versus digital photography has been prevalent since the latter's inception in 1975 via the talented Steven Sasson. The feud has only been fueled throughout the past forty eight years as technology has rapidly evolved, entering us into a complex yet innovative digital era. Ritchin chose to tackle the subject at a very timely moment in history: the first iPhone has been introduced two years prior, and digital photography was...

       For the past twenty-or-so years, we have been bombarded with change. Big  change. From politics, to wars, pandemic, trends, music, and most notably our ever-evolving technology, it is safe to say that humanity is no  stranger to change. However, far beyond our transmuting society are those who we never necessarily hear that much about; cultures whose names have managed to keep a relative distance from our mouths as we gossip. These are the exact  types of groups that seventy-seven year old photographer Steve McCurry is interested in.     Known best for his iconic photographs of - according to his website - "C onflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary cultures," (McCurry) his work is nothing short of impressive. Each of his projects are exceptionally - for a lack of better words - very human, as they capture the ups and downs of the lives of each of his subjects.       This is especially poig...