The Hidden Dangers of GPS Tags in War Photography When people think about pictures in tough situations like war areas the main thing they think about is how the picture looks and the moment it captures.. There are other things that are not so obvious that can have a big effect on safety. These are the GPS location tags that're […]
How Documentary Photographers Prepare for Unpredictable Field Conditions
A small card in a photographer's bag can matter more than an extra lens. It may list emergency contacts, blood type, language notes, a newsroom number and someone to call if the photographer is detained, injured or separated from the group. It is unglamorous preparation, but fieldwork often turns on details that never appear in the finished frame. Documentary photography […]