cultural storytelling

 Preface In this compilation, a budding photographer and esteemed artist come together as they capture the human tendency of people to celebrate their cultures through dance and play. The hope is, as you, our esteemed audience, view these pages, it will present to you yet another manner in which people of the world regard their cultures. The human condition is one that is subjective and constantly changing. As a highly regarded photojournalist and new photographer who are interested in stories told simply by facial expressions, we bring to you a series of photographs whose goal is to emphasize the ever changing and captivating nature of life around the world.

Steve McCurry  studied film at Pennsylvania State University but graduated with a degree in theater arts. He worked as a photographer for the Penn State newspaper, which sparked his interest in photography. In his work, McCurry endeavors to tell a story through captivating faces and eyes brimming with emotion and life, as seen his most famous picture “Afghan Girl,” which was taken for National Geographic and launched his career in the photojournalism. A dedicated and remarkable start to his career, McCurry is known for undercover to capture armed conflict as he crossed the border from Pakistan to Afghanistan. His work has gained worldwide recognition and. McCurry now works for National Geographic and he is one of the most widely known photojournalists today.  

Photo  by  Anti  Kirves    

“What is important to my work is the individual picture. I photograph stories on assignment, and of course they have to be put together coherently. But what matters most is that each picture stands on its own, with its own place and feeling.”

Steve  McCurry  The  Passionate  Eye    N.D.  

Tala  Ali-­‐Hasan  Celebration  and  Culture  2014    

Steve  McCurry  Lhasa,  Tibet  N.D.  

Tala  Ali-­‐Hasan  Young  Pride  2014  

 Steve  McCurry  India  N.D.  

Tala  Ali-­‐Hasan  Panama  City  2014  

Steve  McCurry  Rajasthan,  India  N.D.    

Tala  Ali-­‐Hasan  Kriya  2014