Description
This passage discusses the history of photography and how it has evolved over time. It also discusses the different styles that photographers can use and how this can be a source of inspiration for others.
While looking through his contact sheets, the author noticed that one of his pictures reminded him of a 'Friedlander', another someone else. All photographers do this, and if the photograph in question apes another photographer too closely, it's usually a cause for rejection. But Benge did the opposite. This book explores photographic styles.