photo-essay
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A photo-essay is a collection of photographs, often found in books or magazines, that are arranged to explore a specific theme or tell a story. This format emerged in the mid-20th century, with early examples appearing in picture magazines in the 1920s and 1930s. These magazines, such as Life and Look in the United States, and publications in Europe, utilized photo-essays to present narratives through a series of images, often accompanied by text. The development of more portable and efficient cameras, like the Leica, facilitated the creation of more dynamic and candid photo-essays. Photo-essays can cover a wide range of subjects, from historical events and social issues to nature and everyday life.123
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