Lynsey Addario Research Paper

745 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Photography as a career essay

Biography of a Photographer: Lynsey Addario Josie Schmitz North Central University Who Is Lynsey? Early Life On November 13, 1973 in Norwalk, Connecticut, Lynsey Addario was born, and her parents were hairdressers by trade (Time, 2017). She spent her childhood years through graduating high school in Connecticut. After she received her diploma, she moved to Wisconsin where she attended University of Wisconsin. In 1995, she graduated with her BA in international relations and had absolutely no experience with a camera (National Geographic). Later on, in 2009, she married her husband who was a journalist at Rutledge; they had a son in 2011 (Time, 2017). Professional Life Addario began her photography endeavors in 1996 in Argentina, …show more content…

It is encouraging to know that if you are dedicated to learning and willing to put forth the effort, you can accomplish amazing things. By no means do I wish to be a famous photographer, but I do have a desire to travel and share stories with those around me, and it is encouraging to know that I can still accomplish these things without being “educated” in that particular field. Another reason why I find Addario inspiring is that she is a woman. I am not attempting to make a feminist stand, however, the fact that she was able to travel into areas that many of us would not dare to is phenomenal. She was detained by forces loyal to Muammar Qaddafi and was abused, yet boldly shared her story. Lastly, and most important to me, is her that her camera lens is aimed at exposing injustice. I am a social work major and I have enjoyed seeing how others bring to light what is in the darkness. A picture is worth a thousand words and she has chosen to use those words to be a voice for the voiceless. Her work has inspired me to be creative and innovative in my fight for justice. She has inspired me to inquire how I can share what breaks my heart in a way that challenges audiences to want to join with me in the fight against racism, sexism, marginalization, and many more injustices that currently plague our

Show More
Related

  • Kathy Orr Research Paper

    586 Words  | 2 Pages

    Kathleen Orr, popularly known as Kathy Orr is a meteorologist for the Fox 29 Weather Authority team on WTXF in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born on October 19, 1965 and grew up in Westckave, Geddes, New York with her family. The information about her parents and her siblings are still unknown. As per bio obtained online, Kathy Orr is also an author. She has written a number of books like Seductive Deceiver, The drifter's revenge and many others. She graduated in Public Communications from S. I. Newhouse which is affiliated to Syracuse University.

    Read More

  • Jane Long Research Paper

    843 Words  | 2 Pages

    When most people think of Texas legacies they think of Sam Houston or Davy Crockett, but they don’t usually think of people like Jane Long. Jane Long is known as ‘The Mother of Texas’. She was given that nickname because she was the first english speaking woman in Texas to give birth.

    Read More

  • Lamora Williams Research Paper

    303 Words  | 1 Pages

    This is a wild story of Lamora Williams who is accused of cooking his two sons alive in an oven and is facing the charges of two murders right now.

    Read More

  • Ellen Renshaw House Research Paper

    1022 Words  | 3 Pages

    Ellen Renshaw House was only nineteen years old when she begins to write about her experiences in Knoxville. Originally she was born in Savannah, Georgia where her father would work as a customs collector and a trade Commissioner. Everything would soon change as her mother Frances Fannie House began to become ill. Her family then for her mother’s health moved to Marietta. Here Samuel Crawford House will make himself a name as a Planter and an owner of slaves in the town. Their stay in Marietta does not last long, as Ellen’s brother Sam moves to Knoxville to do business. He is able to convince his father that the best place to join together for business trade is Knoxville. Knoxville is a town that is split between Unionists and Rebels. Through

    Read More

  • The Pyramid Of Success Analysis

    1973 Words  | 4 Pages

    In her life, she has overcame obstacles that most people in life most likely would not overcome such as rape, abuse, and even losing her daughter on Christmas Day. Despite of all she has gone through in her life, she is determine to help people to their lives better.

    Read More

  • Hannah Creedon Research Paper

    2291 Words  | 5 Pages

    Hannah Creedon was born in Dripsey, Ireland in 1863. She grew up in poverty and decided to follow relatives to Newburyport in 1881, hoping to find work that uneducated 18 year old girl was capable of doing. She moved in with an aunt on Dove street and got her first job as a domestic servant in the High Street home of Judge Thomas C Simpson. After a short time, dissatisfied with the degrading work and poor wages, she left for the shoe shops and for the Brown Square Hotel (Now known as The Garrison Inn.) Where she worked as a cook. Frequently working 2 jobs, saving and saving, and in six years -in 1887- Hannah managed to earn enough money to purchase a double house, at 10 Dove street, where she set up her home and took in tenants as well; in 1889 she purchased a property on Middle Street from George W Austin. A fire at the Dove

    Read More

  • Oprah Winfrey As A Renaissance Person

    1711 Words  | 4 Pages

    She started with nothing, being the poorest of poor and grew to be a media giant. She overcame poverty, neglect, sexual abuse and racism. Through it all she never gave up and this is why she will inspire others to do the same.

    Read More

  • Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs

    1719 Words  | 4 Pages

    ...tive techniques to get her point across. Her story was very powerful and probably helped in the antislavery movement, therefore fulfilling her goal. In the end she is thought of as a "new kind of female hero" (497). She has gone through many hardships

    Read More

  • Angela Rye Research Paper

    462 Words  | 1 Pages

    Growing up in my generation, I have become very passionate about advocacy and peer education. I became passionate about these things as a result of always being the minority in a room of those who know little about different cultures and diversity. I was always surrounded by people who only expanded their minds to what they new and never considered the other sides. Angela Rye is an African American woman who serves on the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee, and the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network. On the 112th Congress, Rye served as the Executive Director and General Counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus and was tasked with developing the overall legislative and political

    Read More

  • Kathryn Stockett: The Help By Kathryn Stockett

    841 Words  | 2 Pages

    Kathryn Stockett is one of the most outstanding writers out there to this day, and this is proven by many of the a awards she has won, including Oscars she has won, and surprisingly she had only written one book. Her book "The Help" is one of the most touching and moving books of our time, even though many can't relate to these stories, many can just feel the sadness and empathy for these women. This book has really opened my eyes about issues I haven't even noticed existed that poorly and due to this book it has made me change my perspective on many things I strongly believe about before. This book also shows you the lives of many African America women who only wanted an equal chance in society, but was not given the opportunity to be treated fairly or even civil like a person should be treated.

    Read More

  • Fire-Starter

    1043 Words  | 3 Pages

    The thing that I specifically admire is the way she copes with the way she was brought up. She was brought up, to learn to use her power when she could to get money or food, or whatever she needed, but she knows that it isn’t right to steal, and it isn’t right to use a power that nobody else has to get something that you actually don’t deserve.

    Read More

  • Influence of Kate Chopin’s Life and Environment on Her Literature

    1314 Words  | 3 Pages

    ... she addressed many problems of her time in her writings. She was an inspirational person for the feminism movements. In fact, she awoke women’s awareness about their rights and freedom of choice. She was really a great woman.

    Read More

  • Gabrielle Chanel Research Paper

    1153 Words  | 3 Pages

    Gabrielle Chanel remains one of the most well-known fashion designers of all time. She was born on August 19, 1883 in France and died in 1971. Chanel revolutionized the fashion industry with her distinctive style. After the death of her mother, she spent much of her childhood in an orphanage. The challenges of her early life helped build her strong character which influenced her path in life. Chanel was nicknamed “Coco” after a lost dog in a popular song she loved to sing. Her early career was funded by a succession of her rich lovers. This allowed her to open her first shop in Paris in 1910. She sold hats as well as some garments. Coco developed a significant following of clientele who enjoyed her practical sportswear creating great success.

    Read More

  • Final Reflection: My NEW Place In Photography

    1312 Words  | 3 Pages

    ...that this course has provided me with substantial information to continue to increase my abilities to create beautiful imagery. I have developed a more discerning eye, which I believe has elevated my ordinary photographs to inspirational photographs. I am not a professional photographer, but a better understanding of the settings, the exposure, and working with light are a necessity. In addition, composition is key. My conclusion at the start of the course was accurate as I intimated that looking at a subject field with your eyes gives you a particular perspective, but looking through a camera lens takes experience and a good working knowledge to elevate the image to the artistic level. My new place in photography is elevated to appreciate the process more and respect the value of a great photograph. It’s subjective and that is why photography is truly an art!

    Read More

  • The Importance of the Camera in Photojournalism

    1043 Words  | 3 Pages

    ...n bad and unfortunate events aren’t really as bad as they are. Fortunately photographs allow for the public to see the truth. This opens up a door way for protesting and rally’s for society to influence actions of the government and international events. Photojournalism is appreciated for its raw truth and its controversy. Images cause people to think about what happens in the world and the outcome of certain events and choices made by society. Photojournalist have captured pivotal moment in history and not only allow society to know the truth but to remember as well. The civil rights movement, war, celebrities, and political leaders have all been objects of photojournalism, and implanted in societies brain to never be forgotten. These captured pictures lift up the rug of resentment and avoidance, and bring out the truth and visuals of the choices made by society.

    Read More

More about Lynsey Addario Research Paper

Open Document