Social Documentary Photography and Photojournalism - Pedro Meyer
> Pedro Meyer: born in Spain, well-known photographer based in Mexico.
> Pioneer of the digital revolution in contemporary photography.
The work of Pedro Meyer is extensive and ingenious. He has traveled all over the world to capture the panicked, the painful, the precious, and the peculiar. His photography deals with a never-ending range of subjects: social justice, identity, war, etc.
Several of Meyer's photography projects have historical significance. His work has taken him to document migration, natural disasters, and war, and specific event such as:
- Nicaragua 1978-1984
- Mexico, October 2, 1968
- Avandaro Rock Festival of 1971
Meyer's work promotes social change and social justice, exposing the horrors and troubles of the world to the rest of the world. His photographs bring awareness to the hardships of struggling countries and allows us to understand the people and the pain behind these events.
> Pioneer of the digital revolution in contemporary photography.
The work of Pedro Meyer is extensive and ingenious. He has traveled all over the world to capture the panicked, the painful, the precious, and the peculiar. His photography deals with a never-ending range of subjects: social justice, identity, war, etc.
Several of Meyer's photography projects have historical significance. His work has taken him to document migration, natural disasters, and war, and specific event such as:
- Nicaragua 1978-1984
- Mexico, October 2, 1968
- Avandaro Rock Festival of 1971
Meyer's work promotes social change and social justice, exposing the horrors and troubles of the world to the rest of the world. His photographs bring awareness to the hardships of struggling countries and allows us to understand the people and the pain behind these events.
Photo 6
> This photograph is of what looks to be friends or brothers, one of them inside a prison and the other one visiting. This photo was taken in Managua, Nicaragua in 1979. This took place during the Nicaraguan Revolution, where many were killed and jailed for their involvement or resistance.
- The image has contrast of black and white, but does not use the skills of shutter speed or depth of field.
- This photograph was taken at an eye level.
- This image is well-balanced.
- The rule of thirds is sort of achieved in this photograph, but is not done perfectly.
- The photo has a clear focal point: the two boys in the middle. The background is not distracting.
- This photo gives me emotions of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. I worry for the boy in jail and his visitor.
- This mood is dark and moving.
- The photo tells the heartbreaking story of how revolution and devastation ruin lives.
- The artist took this photograph to influence the rest of society and bring awareness to the issues in 1979 Nicaragua.
- The image has contrast of black and white, but does not use the skills of shutter speed or depth of field.
- This photograph was taken at an eye level.
- This image is well-balanced.
- The rule of thirds is sort of achieved in this photograph, but is not done perfectly.
- The photo has a clear focal point: the two boys in the middle. The background is not distracting.
- This photo gives me emotions of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety. I worry for the boy in jail and his visitor.
- This mood is dark and moving.
- The photo tells the heartbreaking story of how revolution and devastation ruin lives.
- The artist took this photograph to influence the rest of society and bring awareness to the issues in 1979 Nicaragua.