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đ Why Are the Eyes So Important?
Itâs a question I return to oftenâsometimes while editing, sometimes while shooting, sometimes while simply looking at someone. Why are the eyes so important? Â Why do they hold so much weight in an image, in a moment, in a memory? I donât have a single answer. But I have a lifetime of reasons. đ§ The Eyes as Witness The eyes donât just lookâthey witness . They absorb, reflect, and respond. In photojournalism, a subjectâs eyes can tell you everything: fear, resilience, fatigue

Ian Miller
Sep 20, 20252 min read
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Ethics in Photojournalism: Truth, Sensitivity, and Impact
Introduction: The Human Lens of Photojournalism Photojournalism, at its finest, is a remarkable bridge between the worldâs realities and public consciousness. With a single frame, a photojournalist can document war, peace, hope, despair, victory, or injustice. Yet, embedded in every image are potent ethical choicesâeach photograph must grapple with the tension between showing the world âas it isâ and respecting the dignity of those whose lives are exposed to the gaze of milli

Ian Miller
Sep 20, 20258 min read
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đˇ From JPEG to RAW: A Quiet Shift Toward Intentional Seeing
Why I Now Post-Process My Nikon Filesâand What That Reveals About Image-Making For years, I shot JPEGs. Fujiâs film simulations gave me...

Ian Miller
Aug 19, 20252 min read
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Which Camera
Does it really matter what camera system you choose to use? They are all masters of technology. Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm or Sony. This is a...

Ian Miller
May 31, 202316 min read
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Stepping back in TIME
For quite a while now I have been using mirrorless cameras, mainly Fujifilm. I had the chance to acquire a camera, that I had always...

Ian Miller
Jan 6, 20231 min read
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The Magic of Fujifilm
I have used Canon and Nikon cameras and lenses for many years and love their reliability and sturdiness. I have recently (over the last 2...

Ian Miller
Jun 17, 20213 min read
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Using Fujifilm cameras and lenses.
Generally, I have been both a Nikon and Canon camera user. Their gear was what I used and needed to do the work I was doing. I found...

Ian Miller
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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