Bibliography:

Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. (2019), Photography Decoded. London: Octopus Publishing House

Quotes from the text:

“we can still ask ourselves in every single instance: under what circumstances are these images to be trusted as real?” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 17)

“the lack of human subjectivity makes it an example of ‘true reality’.” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 18)

“The process of manipulation starts as soon as we frame a person” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019:18)

“we are convinced that ‘it happened’- that the events they represent as real, that they actually took place” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 18)

“One can then ask: what are the differences between reality and witness and points of view” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 18)

“From Daguerre’s age to ours: photography has undergone a transformation, not only technologically but conceptually.” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 18)

“it is a subjective impression that is at the same time both fleeting and enduring- just like any good piece of drama.” (Bright, S. and Van Erp, H. 2019: 18)