All photographs can be fortified by words; they raise questions, evoke feelings, but struggle to provide answers. Finding the balance between words and images in conveying complex issues is crucial.
Photographers face the challenge of deciding when to let pictures speak and when to supplement with words. Overloading with text risks overpowering the visual impact, leading to diluted messages.
Historically, photographers like Dorothea Lange combined words with images to strengthen their message, as seen in Lange's book 'An American Exodus.' The synergy between text and visuals can enhance the power of documentary photography.
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