The Terrible Creative14 Kesä 2025

Tear Gas & Pixels - What protest photography teaches us about truth, power, and not looking away.

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This episode wasn’t planned.

But with federal troops deployed in Los Angeles, students arrested, immigrants targeted, and journalists silenced — it felt dishonest to pretend everything was normal.

In this special essay-style episode, I explore the role of photography in moments of protest and power:

Why the frame is never neutral
How truth is shaped, and sometimes distorted, by the camera
The difference between documenting and performing
What it means to be a witness, not a tourist

I also share a powerful on-the-ground reflection from LA-based photographer @chelsealaurenla, whose words remind us that not everything makes the news, but it still matters.

If you’ve ever questioned whether photography can change anything… this one’s for you.

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Follow Chelsea Lauren: instagram.com/chelsealaurenla
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