ladyjane55

Dosser, Hobo, Lowlife, Tramp, Contemptible Git... ...are just some of the few non-R-rated names a homeless person goes by. In 2005, the United Nations conducted a survey which put the number of homeless at an estimated 100 million, worldwide. As of 2012, the unofficial estimate is anywhere between 250 to 300 million. But that's not what this journal is about. Many of us are uncomfortable with photographing homeless folk because it feels like some sort of exploitation, like we're taking advantage of their misery.... stuff like that. The main purpose of this journal is to invite fellow deviants to discuss, ask questions - maybe even attempt

As you know, I normally don't do (features) Journals. The exception goes to those photographers that had some historical importance in the photography World, those that influence(d) me, those that I believe can move others like they moved me, humanitarian photographers, and that normally live in the "shadow" of the same old Features and references. "The maximum, that is what has always interested me." This is a quote by Josef Koudelka. He was born in 1938 in Moravia and began photographing with a 6 x 6 Bakelite camera. He staged his first photographic exhibition in 1961. Changed to a Rolleiflex camera and in 1967 decided to give up his c

Street Photography: Posters! Posters!! Posters!!! "Everyone in the business world knows the importance of posters and ads in advertising for specific products. Posters are an integral part of advertising. An eye-catching, attractive poster that conveys a professional, compelling message about a product, service or event will invariably hold the user's attention."** That is until a Street Photographer comes along.... Posters, Billboards, Large Display Panels, etc. they're all around us! Every street corner, building and display window in this ad-mad world of ours is adorned with these wonderfully enticing, heavily photoshoppe