Much like Roland Barthes in his writing, Camera Lucida, Errol Morris also has many thoughts and theories about photography. Morris first explains that many people today view photographs as ‘social icons,’ because we have forgotten the physical connection they have with the world itself. Morris is simply trying to recapture that certain connection in his own work. In this short video, he states that it is not what you think you see in a photograph that is important, but the fact that the image is a true examination into a world the photo was taken. The photo is a representation of a different perspective onto the world. Morris also discusses the truth behind a photograph. There have been many debates on what makes a photo honest. Many people argue that photos shouldn’t be posed and the photographer shouldn’t touch anything. However, Morris believes that photos are neither true nor false. He also states that all photos are posed. Every photograph that is taken excludes the space outside of the frame. That space may contain many different things that could change the entire context of the photo. Morris concludes his video with a piece of advice. The best way to understand photography is to research small details and try to understand them.
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