Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Always Capturing the Moment: Queen Elizabeth II in Photos; Authentic Inclusivity and More

 
Capturing and making history in a changing media landscape
 
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
 
Capture everyone. Show everything.
 
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A central mission of working in visual media can be boiled down to a few simple words: Capture everyone. Show everything. It's a small credo with a big sentiment. This week, we're showcasing cultural change through photos: those from our editorial archives with massive historical impact and image choices that affect us on smaller, more personal scales. On the forefront of our minds is the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, so well-photographed that she long surpassed being just an individual with a family—her legacy and the images she's left behind are cultural touchstones. We'll also explore how photographers capture the energy of history-making crowds and how we can support a changing media landscape with authentic, inclusive photos in which we can see our individual selves. From every magnification of life, we're ready to capture the moment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DREAM IT
 
 
The Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Told Through Pictures
 
Queen Elizabeth II left an indelible mark on UK culture through countless historic images captured over her 96 years. Our archive includes vintage photos from her youth, moments that made her a global icon, and Her Majesty as a family woman.
 
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MAKE IT
 
 
The Create Fund: Mbuso Sydwell Nkosi
 
Create Fund winner Mbuso Sydwell Nkosi photographs from the heart and from his home in South Africa. His dreamy portraits showcase fellow South Africans in their element: living in a colorful world steeped in culture, captured in its modernity.
 
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SELL IT
 
 
How We Show It: Inclusivity in Fashion
 
Selecting intentional, inclusive photos is one way to make more people feel like they "fit" in the conversation around how we dress ourselves daily. But representation doesn't just begin on the runway. It begins in the room where decisions are made.
 
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TALK ABOUT IT
 
 
The History of Music Festivals
 
How do we capture the frenetic energy of the music festival? What is it that captivates us beyond sound? Images, of course—and we've got some great ones, including delightfully strange sights from Woodstock (spoiler: where'd they get a sheep?).
 
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