Art + Science

Writing at the Intersection of Art and Science

The Decisive Moment and the Brain
Photography Techniques, Neuroscience, Perception, Iconic Photographers, Skill Development Joshua Sariñana Photography Techniques, Neuroscience, Perception, Iconic Photographers, Skill Development Joshua Sariñana

The Decisive Moment and the Brain

As a photographer, you will sooner or later bump into the phrase the decisive moment. The decisive moment is a concept made popular by the street photographer, photojournalist, and Magnum co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson. The decisive moment refers to capturing an event that is ephemeral and spontaneous, where the image represents the essence of the event itself.

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Manipulated Photographs, Manipulated Memories
Photography and Ethics, Neuroscience, Cognition, Memory, Historical Accuracy, Perception, Social Analysis Joshua Sariñana Photography and Ethics, Neuroscience, Cognition, Memory, Historical Accuracy, Perception, Social Analysis Joshua Sariñana

Manipulated Photographs, Manipulated Memories

Photo manipulation is nearly as old, if not as old, as photography itself. It has been used in state propaganda, to unify nations, for aesthetic and creative expression, to generate fear, and the list goes on and on. As technology advances, altering photographic images has become quite easy. This begs the question: do the images we see convey accurate information?

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