Prompt #7

what is the difference between the portraits you see on facebook vs. those on the news? What is the difference between the “viewpoint” of the photographer in each situation? What is the difference between their “intents”?

Substance vs. Character. In most Facebook photos you'll notice that the photographer is usually the subject itself or a close companion of the subject. Life is more candid in the world of Facebooking. The news seems to be more staged or highly anticipated, meaning the photographer waits for the perfect moment to capture the subject. More frequently we see the subject being stereotyped. When discussing Africa, photographs of nature wildlife aren't shown, but more so pictures of starving children in disease infested areas.