Metaphors matter – in photography and in justice

July 7th, 2012 – by Howard Zehr (category: Photography, Restorative Justice)

Our metaphors matter – in photography and in justice As a photographer, I’ve often reflected on how frequently photographs serve to divide rather than create connections between people.  It is so tempting to emphasize the “otherness” of subjects rather than what we have in common.  As a result, photographs often leave subjects feeling degraded and [...]

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Photographic Truth, Part II

March 21st, 2010 – by Howard Zehr (category: Photography, Restorative Justice)

Years ago I sold some photographs as stock photographs. I pretty much quit after my young daughter saw one of my photos in a book and pointed out that the focus of the book was contrary to my values.  The problem was not just the lack of control I had over the way stock photographs [...]

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