After finishing an exciting lesson on shadows, we preceded to discover documentary photography. When I first found out that we were doing documentary photography, I was not excited at all. I figured we would sit in class and talk about the history of all these old people who took really important pictures 50 years ago. However, the actual lesson, and the assignment that followed, turned out to be really captivating and enjoyable.
We learned about all different types of documentary photographers, from World War I photographers to Teen Vogue photographers. A documentary photographer is someone who goes out and records an event that occurred at that exact moment. They then become the primary source of that event. We were taught about the brave photographers and filmmakers that went into the warzone and battlefields to film or take pictures of what was really going on. Without these people, there would be no visual evidence of these events ever occurring.
So our assignment was simple- document. Document anything, or anyone; anywhere at anytime! We could partner up with someone in the class and by the end of the week have prepared en entire documentary presentation to show to the class. Me and my partner Miriam decided to document the work of our food crew at Oxbridge Academy. The chefs were really nice and welcoming, and by doing this project, I realized how hard they work to ensure that our students get meals and snacks every day, all day! When we finished our projects, our work was framed and hung up at the Exhibition Center at Oxbridge, and we were really proud.
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