This image uses narrative because it shows the harsh times that this large family were going through in their cramped conditions and how they were all clinging together for comfort.
This is one of my favourite photographs of Weegee's. It was taken in the summer of 1937 and these children are clearly enjoying the cool water spraying in the street. I like this image because it seems quite carefree and everyone is having a good time. I think the man in the background wearing a suit is an interesting contrast to the children in the foreground.
This image causes the viewer to question and wonder how the woman in this photograph got her black eye. This could create lots of different narratives to the image even if the viewer knew nothing about the photograph - e.g. domestic abuse - which would be ironic seeing that the couple seem quite happy here.
This image uses narrative because it shows a woman being arrested. The woman appears to be putting up a fight and does not want to be put into the vehicle.
Weegee (born Usher Fellig) was a documentary photographer who concentrated on street photography and taking images of the emergency services in New York in the 1930's and 40's. His images often showed real life including crime, injury and death. Weegee often worked with flash because he was usually working at night or in dark places such as pubs and cinemas. He wanted to capture real life in its raw state and didn't want to sugar coat anything or want anything to look posed.
DISCLAIMER: All of these images were taken by Weegee.
None of the above images are my own.
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