1991, Christopher Morris, 2nd prize, spot news
Eugene W. Smith
Smith has given a lot of his dedication to showing the world the real time of the battles he has come across with. He had made it his mission to become a part of the war, the very subject he had under his lens. Yet it wasn't only the battle or the explosions of war that he had taken. During the times of World War II, many photographers that were sent to cover the story of the war, aimed to take pictures of the battle itself. Yet through Smith's photographs, we can set it aside through its differences as it entails the casualties and the stories of the very soldiers.
1991, David Turnley, World Press Photo of The Year
Eugene W. Smith
Through this style of photography, Smith had made it his mission to show the world the vision of war behind the eyes of the suffering soldiers. These photographs that have touched so many readers and viewers have made such an impact throughout the history of photojournalism that photographers today have covered war stories behind the eyes of soldiers. I believe that it is through the legendary works of Eugene W. Smith that modern war photographers have also made it their mission to open the eyes of the world, to see beyond the explosion or the shell casing. I believe that it is through Smith's work that people are able to witness the casualties of war on behalf of the soldiers, victims and even enemies.
2007, Tim Hetheringtonm World Press Photo of The Year
Eugene W. Smith
Eventually, Smith had suffered serious injuries that would hospitalize him for two years. After the war, Smith had adopted a new, unique style of photography which would be yet another legacy passed down through photojournalism. This style of photography done by Eugene W. Smith is known as Photo Essay. This style of photography requires the photographer's presence to be stronger than ever. His influence is so strong due to the fact that he or she must remain immerse with the subject for weeks, months or even years. The photographer becomes so attached to the subject that in order to adopt the full scale of emotion and action, they feel obliged to stay and work with the subject for long periods of time.
1986, Alon Reininger, Individual Awards, Budapest Award
This 1986 photograph has grasped the concept of photo essay in ways which Eugene W. Smith had first adapted. The story of this photograph portraits a man named Jerry Cirasulo making it his vocation to aid and care for his 35 Aids patients and to help them die with dignity. The photograph which retells this story adapts Smith's unique style of photo essay as the photographer has made himself immersed with the work of the subject as well. Through this immersion, the photographs are able to open the eyes of the viewers in hopes to show the life style and work of an individual such as Jerry Cirasulo.
Eugene W. Smith
Smith had made it his vocation to show the world its secrets. Through his attachment to his subjects, he has been able to create series of photo essays of several crises and events. This photograph which is very similar to the photograph by Alon Reininger describes the event that had occurred in Japan during the late 1970s of mercury poisoning. When i see both photographs and understand the story told through the series of photos, I feel as if Eugene W. Smith has left behind an example that made a difference for Alon Reininger, in order to capture his own work.
1983, Stormi Lee Greener, Individual awards, Oskar Barnack Award
This 1983 photograph tells the story of a 106 year old woman named Hattie Vaughn. The series of photographs tells us a story of how her life has been secluded to her own nursing room where she only receives visits from nursing aids. She tells the photographer "I'm praying every day to go but He does not take me". This photograph shows a deep connection between both sbject and photographer. The time spent with the subject has created such a bond that the photographer has undoubtedly felt an emotional turmoil. Again, the style portrayed by Stormi Lee Greener is a setting example of the legacy that Eugene W. Smith has left behind for the modern world of photojournalism.
Eugene W. Smith
Smith also portraits the life of an individual. Nurse Midwife describes the life of an individual black lady as a nurse and how she has impacted society. The story tells how a black woman working in an impoverished community is doing a remarkable job under a remarkable situation. Both Eugene W. Smith and Stormi Lee Greener have used the style of Photo Essay to establish a deep connection with their subjects in order for the world to see and understand that connection through the photographs.
Eugene W. Smith has left a legacy for the world to adhere. Both styles of casualties of war and photo essay has received world wide attention from past to present. The one thing photographers have learned from Eugene W. Smith is that in order to show the world the real emotions felt by the subject is through understanding with the heart as the camera will follow.
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