It is important that there are some photographers who are willing to go into rough places in order to capture real pictures, and Eros Hoagland isn't afraid to show these dark moments.
Hoagland has gone into many countries that have faced crisis, such as Haiti, Iraq and Colombia. Once there, he gets his camera and takes pictures of local people, scenery and the result of the disarray that has been happening in the country. His pictures are black and white, and this allows the emotion that he captures to really reach out of the photo and grab you. In some of his photos there are local people who are just trying to get by, as well as injured civilians. The work that Eros Hoagland does is a stark reminder about life in other countries, and to be thankful for what you have.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Warzone Photography
- Opportunity for innovation in a dedicated niche of photojournalism covering conflicts and warzones.
- Emotive Black and White Photography
- Opportunity for innovation in evocative storytelling through monochromatic compositions that emphasize the emotion of the subject matter.
- Subject-centered Photography
- Opportunity for innovation in photography that centers the human experience and the subjects of the photograph, focusing not only on the event, but also the individuals affected by it.
Where This Applies
- Photojournalism
- Opportunity for innovation within the field of photojournalism, focusing on telling the stories of individuals and communities affected by conflict and war.
- Fine Arts Photography
- Opportunity for innovation within fine arts photography, emulating and incorporating elements of warzone photography to evoke a sense of social consciousness and empathy in viewers.
- Humanitarian Aid Organizations
- Opportunity for innovation in visual storytelling for humanitarian efforts, using emotive photography as a tool to raise awareness and drive action for those affected by crisis and conflict.
