CLEAN: Expo honours war photographer McCullin

The speaker reflects on their journey into photography, starting without formal training and finding a career that has been both rewarding and troubling. They discuss the ethical dilemmas and personal impact of war photography, leading to a shift towards landscape and still life work. The speaker notes a cultural shift in public interest towards celebrity culture, lamenting the loss of focus on important social issues. They highlight the allure and dangers of war photography, advocating for attention to social issues as equally important subjects. The transcript concludes with a reflection on cultural interactions captured in photography.

What did the speaker initially lack when they started their photography career?

• Support from family

• Interest in photography

• A camera

• Formal education in photography

What shift in public interest does the speaker mention?

• From digital to film photography

• From landscape to portrait photography

• From serious topics to celebrity culture

• From local to international news

According to the speaker, why have people become immune to impactful images?

• They are not well-publicized

• They are repetitive and nothing changes

• They are too expensive to produce

• They are too graphic

What does the speaker wish regarding the interest in war photography?

• It would be more recognized

• More people would pursue it

• It would be more profitable

• Fewer people would be drawn to it

What does the speaker consider as important as war photography?

• Nature photography

• Celebrity photography

• Social issues and wars

• Architectural photography