Baughman, J. Ross, circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Scope and Contents
In the first of two segments, Ross Baughman presents slides of his work and discusses his goals as an artist, as well as the qualities of a good photographer. After a comment from Benedict (Ben) Fernandez, Baughman explains what it means for a photograph to "work." Participants also ask about representation and what makes a photographer's approach patronizing. Later Baughman presents his photo essay of AIDS patients. Workshop participants ask questions throughout. In the second segment, Baughman discusses the rights of photojournalists, as well as tactics for defusing tense situations in the field. He later discusses the construction of narrative in photojournalism and how to gain access to the communities one wishes to photograph. Workshop participants continue to ask questions throughout.
Inscriptions
- Container
- Baughman Cont.
- Item Label
- Ross Baughman - Focus '85
Dates
- circa 1985 Jun 3-7
Extent
1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (01:12:37 duration)
Biographical / Historical
Ross J. Baughman is an American photographer and investigative journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Rhodesian Security Forces in 1977. Baughman was born in Dearborn, Michigan in 1953 and graduated from Kent State University. He was on the faculty of The New School, and was a co-founder of the Focus Photography Symposia in 1981.