Michael Santiago, an award-winning photojournalist, shares his experience capturing history in real time. From documenting the final crossing of Civil Rights icon John Lewis to reflecting on the power of photography in shaping our understanding of the past, Santiago’s work is a testament to the impact of visual storytelling. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the responsibility of photographers in preserving history, the emotions behind his most powerful images, and what makes a truly great photo.
Read his essay, "Photographing History in the Making":
https://picturingblackhistory.org/photographing-history-in-the-making/
Learn more about Michael Santiago: https://picturingblackhistory.org/author/santiago/
Explore more photographs and stories that changed the world from Picturing Black History at https://www.picturingblackhistory.org/, a collaboration between Origins: Current Events In Historical Perspective (https://origins.osu.edu) and Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.com/). Picturing Black History strives to contribute to an ongoing public dialogue on the significance of Black history and Black life. We embrace the power of images to capture stories of oppression and resistance, perseverance and resilience, freedom dreams, imagination, and joy within the United States and around the globe.
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Interviewed by Damarius Johnson
