The image of Omran Daqneesh, a five-year-old Syrian boy who was covered in dust and blood after aerial bombardment, has captured the world's attention. Why, some have wondered, did it require a stunning photo to finally force the world to consider the plight of the Syrian people?
There's not an easy answer, but we're reminded of the power of photography. In particular, we're reminded of the value of professional photojournalists at a time when many news staffs are making cuts.
Our panel discusses the power of photography to make change, and the value of trained professionals. Our guests:
- Max Schulte, Democrat & Chronicle lead photographer
- William Snyder, four-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and chair of the photojournalism program at the Rochester Institute of Technology
- Jenn Poggi, former deputy director of the White House Photo Office and RIT visiting professor
