phy has and continues to play a key role in shaping how society perceives war. Through photographs, those physically distanced from war can gain awareness and understanding. We are now living in an era where we can more easily access raw, authentic recordings of events, not only from photojournalists but also from non-professionals on the ground.
Recognising that true neutrality is near impossible and that every image has an angle, perhaps our understanding of conflict will become richer and more balanced by being exposed to a diverse mosaic of pictures from both professional and non-professional sources.
Written by Katya Mulvaney | Katya is a brand creation and digital marketing specialist. She heads up marketing and communication here at LightRocket. If you subscribe to our emailer or follow us on social media, then you’re probably already familiar with some of her work. She also never shies away from a good plate of pasta.
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