Photojournalism
Life happens…every nano-second. The news becomes history…
Humanity cries out… for Joy or Pain! To help or Be helped…
I think: "To Capture the moment."
I think: "To Hold... in time ... Forever."
We can look back. We will remember what it was like …in that moment, day, month, or year.
I can’t pose and preempt every issue … But I can capture a few.
I won’t choose a response for anyone or everyone … but I can capture expressions.
In Photojournalism… If there is a box, then I have not found it yet. Neither to choose nor fit into.
I look for moments to hold onto...for as long as possible.
I know this… When humanity is involved, then there is a response! Which would it be?
Empathy & Solidarity?
Distance & Detachment?
Do we speak for those who have no voice?
Do we run from uncomfortable spaces?
I wish we would rejoice with those who rejoice…
And cry with those who cry…
I wish for many things …
But while I wish, I will tell stories…
With Pictures and a few words…
For Laughter, Tears, Hope, Joy, Passion,
For Faith and Peace,
For Purpose and Awareness,
For Change and Growth...
...And for Love!
Photojournalism - (New York, NY - 2016) - Udeaku Chikezie.