History of Photography Editorial -- May 2018 issue (original) (raw)

This editorial presents a collection of essays exploring the intersection of photography, labor, and corporate identity from various historical perspectives. The articles examine the use of photography in marketing and public relations, detailing how it reflects and influences societal notions of race, gender, and class. Through case studies spanning from the Hudson Bay Company to the postcard industry in colonial Java, the editorial highlights the complexities of representation within photography and its implications for understanding labor and identity in both historical and modern contexts.