Tara Pixley: On critical media production
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In this episode, we talk with Tara Pixley about the vital importance of taking a critical approach to media production. She unpacks our subconscious biases and the myth of objectivity to explain the importance of having different perspectives in the newsroom. She explains that both rights and responsibilities are central to her work in photojournalism. Finally, Tara reflects on personal experiences that have contributed to her understanding of what it means to be a responsible image-maker.
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