Quote by Susan Sontag

In America, the photographer is not simply the person who records the past, but the one who invents it.

In America, the photographer is not simply the person who re

Summary

This quote suggests that photographers in America have a unique role. They are not just passive documenters of history, but active creators who shape and construct the narrative of the past. Through their artistic choices, compositions, and visual storytelling, photographers have the power to shape historical events and influence the way people perceive them. They are not mere recorders; they are storytellers who shape the understanding and interpretation of history through their lens.

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By Susan Sontag

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