Photographs have changed foreign policy, moved arms and inspired people to work for a better world. Photographs have a power to shock that bare statistics never can.


For example, the Great Depression devastated the US economy causing a rise in unemployment and fall in incomes. Yet, it is photos of real people that helped to define the crisis.


War is often glorified. The First World War was fought on the basis of patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. But, the painful reality of war is displayed by photos such as this.

Photos That Inspired the World

The first aircraft flight.

Whilst Photos have the power to shock, they also have the power to inspire man, and show his achievements can be transcended.

See: Photos That Changed the World