After the brainstorming discussion during class last week, a decision to work on individual projects was made. We all agreed to work on the projects together; however, due to the variety of interests and working styles, we agreed to produced our own projects. I am considering doing a project along the lines of the Seven … Continue reading Week 9: Doc Ideas
The Voice of the Visual in Memory- Barbie Zelizer Barbie Zelizer’s essay “The Voices of the Visual in Memory” examines the ways in which images and photographs shape collective memory. Zelizer argues that images interact with the viewer in a uniquely visceral way and states that images serve as the main vehicle for collective memory. … Continue reading Week 8: Doc Film & Collective Memory
“LaCapra argues that a ‘a neo-positivist understanding of history as a dry and sober matter of fact and analysis and… a suspicion of memory as inherently uncritical and close to myth… positions history in a purely enlightened realm that may divert attention from the continual need… to examine one’s implication in the problems one studies” … Continue reading The Look of Silence: Week 7
McEnteer’s book Shooting the Truth focuses on the reasoning behind the sudden upsurge in interest of nonfiction films and the political evolution of American non-fiction films in the past half-century. He attributes this rise in documentary film- especially in America- as a need for people to know the truth. He states that due to concentrated ownership … Continue reading McEnteer’s Shooting the Truth
It is with great joy and pleasure that I share the pictures from my time with my parents, Mickey and Jane Lewis. It was an honor. I am so glad I got to be part of this and capture the love that has existed between two people for 30 plus years! Continue reading Mother’s Day Love
My mom’s gift request for Mother’s Day was simple – pictures. She wanted pictures of her and my father and some with the family. Well, she had actually wanted these pictures for over a year now but the timing never worked out. A few weeks prior she had asked me to set up an appointment … Continue reading Mother’s Day
McQuixote Books & Coffee is the definition of a treasure. Located – and somewhat hidden- on Portland Avenue, MB & C is a gem for anyone who is interested in the arts, coffee, and literature scene. Earlier this week, I went to grab some tea and capture some shots. When you enter into the Tim … Continue reading McQuixote Books & Coffee
“Like true Louisvillian’s, we got to hell out of town for Derby” Curtis Hall Continue reading Derby is for the Rocks
Hello Family, As in /ˈfam(ə)lē/. As in “all the descendants of a common ancestor”. My goal is clear. To share and promote art. literature, and culture that tailor towards the elevation and confidence of black women. My hope is that these same things will be shared with me in return. My dream is that, together, … Continue reading Greetings n’ Goals
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