Outline

Megan Anglin

Professor Jones

English 1100

4 September 2013

            The lens of a camera can capture moments that can move people in ways that are unsurpassed by most art forms. The use of photography to supplement news articles gives authors the opportunity to appeal to readers in two separate ways. Photography is often used to grab a reader’s attention, in contrast to most blogs; In Focus uses photography as the main component of their articles. In focus is speaking to readers seeking a blog that will allow them to escape the monotony of typical reporting through the use of photography.

I.               Use of photography to tell a story

II.             Restrictions of typical reporting Vs. freedom of expression through photography

III.           Personal connections developed through photography

IV.           Type of readers photography appeals to

V.             Conclusion 

Free Write

While analyzing In Focus, I realized the power that photographs give to an article. Photographs of devastation to photographs of bliss, the element of photography evokes feelings of personal connection. The simplicity of the article associated with the photographs allows readers to construct their own opinions of the situations. The freedom given to readers in The Focus is rare in todays society of right or wrong with the lack of a middle ground. The ability to formulate ones own opinions is an essential part of ones emotional attachment. Forming ones opinion with information that is provided without a one sided argument allows the reader to form a more solid opinion with personal reasons backing ones argument rather than relying on other authors opinions and arguments.

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