| Abstrakt: |
The article discusses the process of photography and image management in Haiti. There are several types of expressions used in the world of Haitian studio photography. One is the "Looking for the Life" expression, duly designed for family and friends. In this process, Haitian clients look into the eyes of the viewer with amazing strength, dignity, self-confidence, and calm. These are then creatively played by Haitian photographers in order show another level. Another is the "I've Got You in the Palm of My Hand." This process produces prints that are the result of combination and multiple printing, which are all gone through darkroom manipulation. This aspect, however, allegedly raises concerns related to culture contact. |
