15 Photographers From Diverse Backgrounds Reveal Why They Take Pictures – Feature Shoot

16 Photographers From Diverse Backgrounds Reveal Why They Take Pictures – Feature Shoot

Image from Living On A Dollar A Day: The Lives And Faces Of The World’s Poor © Renée C. Byer Renée C. Byer: I think of myself as a journalist…

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I think of myself as a journalist who chooses the art of photography to bring awareness to the world. Art is a powerful means of expression, but combined with journalism it has the ability to bring awareness to issues that can elevate the public’s understanding and compassion. It’s the basic reality of why I do what I do.