Photography is not just a hobby. It can be a profession. It can also be used to transform peoples lives. One good example is from the news article:
BBC News – From a Calcutta brothel to a New York university.
Born into a brothel in the Indian city of Calcutta, Avijit Halder’s life has undergone a dramatic transformation.
The 20-year-old is currently pursuing a degree at one of the top film schools in the US.
The story behind this life changing event for Avijit Halder’s life revolves around the documentary “Born Into Brothels“.
I was fortunate to watch the documentary back in 2006 and I recommend it to those who are passionate about photography, not just about the wonderful images they can create but also for the potential of photography for advocacy.
I’ve always believed that photography shouldn’t be used just to portray the good things in life, but all the realities of life, however harsh they may be.
Russel CPatalinghog
Russel is a full-time technical writer, a multimedia artist and a photographer. In his spare time, he swims away from imaginary sharks and crocodiles in the community lap pool.
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