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I am choosing to research more about the famous photographer, Steve McCurry. Steve McCurry was born in 1950 in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied film at Pennsylvania University before going to work for a local newspaper. After that he made his first of many trips to India. The thing that most stands out about his photos is the attention to detail of the portraits he takes and the authenticity of the people. I think what really launched his "fame" career was founding ImagineAsia is 2004. A non profit organization to help provide educational resources and opportunities to children and young adults in Afghanistan.

I am hooked on Lynsey Addario's It's What I do book!! I think it is a very captivating story that makes it hard to put the book down. What has really impressed me is how she explains such horrific and terrifying moments with such simplicity. I think she is an incredible author and photographer and he photos speak volumes. I think the main lesson I got from just reading the prelude and chapter one is to take the chance. Take the chances in your photography career, no matter what it is, because that is what makes great photos. That is what tells a story. That is how you truly capture a moment, is by taking a chance on it. My favorite quote so far is, "Photography has shaped the way I look at the world; it has taught me to look beyond myself and capture the world outside." I like it because it reminds me just how small us humans and all of our problems are. There is a whole big world out there! My favorite photo so far has been the one on page 18 and 19 of her shoes with no shoe laces because it is just so much emotion from such a horrific moment in her life that is shown in such a simple photograph.

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