The third edition of the International Festival of Photography (Expo) 2018, organized by the Sharjah Government Media Office, will host the American photographer Lawrence Jackson, who has taken a number of photographs of former US President Barack Obama from 21 to 24, The festival presents a number of his works that have become icons in the world of the picture.
Lawrence Jackson began his professional career from the small town fairs in rural Virginia in 1991 and quickly became a photographer for The Virginia Pilot. In 2009, his career led him to the White House, where he was filming former President Barack Obama.
Laurence Jackson visits Expuger's journey to the world of photography and his career at the White House, believing in the importance of inspiration and its impact on photography, and the role the festival plays in inspiring visitors and providing them with the opportunity to explore the worlds of photography. Lawrence Jackson's passion for photography began at the age of 15, when his mother bought him a Pentax K1000 camera, which contributed to his passion for photography, which led to his decision to pursue his studies in journalism and specialize in photography at James University Madison, "before joining an internship training program with Landmark Communications.
Lawrence Jackson's tips for novice photographers are "photography, photography, photography, taking photos, finding themes that fit your personal interests, not looking to get the latest cameras with the latest technology. And identify yourself as photographers during the photo-taking trip. " After working for The Roanoke Times and The Greenboro News & Record, Jackson spent more than 10 years with The Virginia Pilot, covering a series of investigative reports and news stories, covering the scenes of homicides , Ending with local variations and sports news.
When asked about the most important lessons he learned during his career, he replied: "Fear of risk, openness, anticipation, lack of speed in government, and lack of recognition of what will happen." Lawrence Jackson moved to Boston in 2000, worked as a photographer for the Associated Press and, two years later, moved to Washington to cover local news, national policies, professional sports teams, and the administration of former US President George W. Bush in the White House. Management in 2009.
The Obama presidency, charismatic and powerful, coincided with the revolution of social networking, and the flourishing of its positions and platforms, such as Flickr, Entgram, Facebook, and Lawrence's work on documenting and covering Obama's functions and management during high-level meetings , Phone calls with world leaders, public events, and others.
When asked about his favorite image, he replied: "Every picture has its own aesthetics and charm. It is difficult to choose a single picture, and although I have taken a number of pictures over the past eight years, the most influential images have documented moments of history and passion. For example, after Obama delivered the opening speech for his second inauguration, he went to the capital, but before he left, he turned around to take a final look at the crowd. The look on his face reflected what he had in mind, as if to say, "I want to enjoy this moment until the last Second), was an expressive image of profound emotional significance ».
Lawrence's techniques for taking pictures and documenting spontaneous presidential moments played a prominent role in enhancing Obama's image and administration. The photographer stressed that the artificial or fabricated photograph was losing credibility. The success of the photo was explained by its spontaneity and authenticity. This applies to other types of photography. Documentary, or photojournalism, the image is intended to tell the story as it did, without increasing or decreasing. In commercial photography, however, the image can be manipulated, modified and reordered in the sense that responsible photography techniques differ in each type of photography.
Lawrence Jackson is currently working independently and attends a photographic book that captures moments and stories he has documented as a White House official for eight years.
«My advice for beginners: photography, then photography, and then photography, without paying attention to get the latest cameras».
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Years were the most influential images are those that documented moments of history and passion.