Historically, the change from painters to photographers to document the truth happened within the 1850's - therefore the beginning of war photography. War photography plays a huge role in the historical development of photojournalism, hence my research within the specialist study on well known British photographer Don McCullin. I had explored the idea that there was/ is a photographic role required for the documentation of war, showing how photography may be more of a real reflection than another medium, in terms of documenting the truth of a scene. I had used information on the photographer from Matters, Military (2011) Don McCullin Biography, https://www.military-history.org/articles/don-mccullin-biography.htm [2020]
The source explores the history of the photographer, and his importance within the war time period. I found it using the web, and noticed further points made about the photographer such as 'Took huge risks to take his photographs' and 'Bears a heavy burden of doubt and guilt' (Military Matters, 2011) in which signify how passionate McCullin was about his work hence his accomplishments within the photographic medium. His ambition within the work is one in which I would like to replicate, representing not only the grittiness of subject within the photograph, but also representing how it affects the photographer / myself capturing.
A photograph used within my specialist study in which replicated with me:
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