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“I knew this moment was history in the making. Capturing John Lewis’ final crossing.”
Michael Santiago, an award-winning photojournalist, shares his experience capturing history in real time. From documenting the final crossing of Civil Rights icon John Lewis to reflecting on the power of photography in shaping our understanding of the past, Santiago’s work is a testament to the impact of visual storytelling. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the responsibility of photographers in preserving history, the emotions behind his most powerful images, and what makes a truly great photo.
To learn more about Santiago’s work on John Lewis, order the book Picturing Black History. Link in bio.
#PicturingBlackHistory #MichaelSantiago #Photojournalism #JohnLewis #CivilRights #HistoryThroughPhotography #AmericanGothic #HistoryReimagined #BlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #History
Michael Santiago, an award-winning photojournalist, shares his experience capturing history in real time. From documenting the final crossing of Civil Rights icon John Lewis to reflecting on the power of photography in shaping our understanding of the past, Santiago’s work is a testament to the impact of visual storytelling. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the responsibility of photographers in preserving history, the emotions behind his most powerful images, and what makes a truly great photo.
To learn more about Santiago’s work on John Lewis, order the book Picturing Black History. Link in bio.
#PicturingBlackHistory #MichaelSantiago #Photojournalism #JohnLewis #CivilRights #HistoryThroughPhotography #AmericanGothic #HistoryReimagined #BlackHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #History
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