From the course: Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Storytelling through Photography

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The golden age of photojournalism

The golden age of photojournalism

Douglas: Telling stories whether it's with your camera or with your words is a great form of expression, I think we all like to do that. Douglas: Ultimately, for me, it's the camera. Douglas: I was hired at Look Magazine in 1960. Douglas: And from that point on, I learned how my camera could, strange thing to say, but could literally talk. Douglas: I think everybody's camera can if they allow themselves to see what's there, and make choices. Douglas: You really communicate with your camera. Douglas: Photojournalism in the 60s was glorious. Douglas: I was called the Director of Photography at Look. Douglas: I was hired in July of 1960 and it was a very energetic time for photography and it was a great place to be. Douglas: And frankly, I grew up there. Douglas: I traveled with writers, I, my life changed a great deal. Douglas: And I was exposed to all sorts of opportunities. Douglas: For example, Coco Chanel she had a great influence on me because I was given an assignment to go to…

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