“If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera.”

“If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera.” ~Lewis Hine



Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why? Describe situations when photographic images reveal “the story” (as compared to words). Describe situations when words reveal “the story” (as compared to images).

I would agree with this quote sometimes. There are occasions when just words are appropriate, or just photos, or a mix of the two. 

For an example of when images reveal a story, I think of taking photos at a birthday party. At a young age, we may never remember the moment, but when a photo is put in front of us, our memories could come back to life. "OH! I loved that robot dinosaur" or "I remember being mad when you dressed me in that stupid suit!"

An example of when words reveal a story could be poetry. Poetry has the ability to create images and meanings in one's own head. Poetry can be abstract or blunt, while with photos, according to the last blog post quote, nothing is what it appears to be.