Aggression vs. Meek

Images which idealize (like most fashion and animal photography) are no less aggressive than work which makes a virtue of plainness (like class pictures, still lifes of the bleaker sort, and mug shots).

Aggressive 

Meek

The reason why I choose the quote, "Images which idealize (like most fashion and animal photography) are no less aggressive than work which makes a virtue of plainness (like class pictures, still lifes of the bleaker sort, and mug shots)" (Sontag), is because now in days our current gneration tend to value and idealize the less important things in life. There are copious amount of people I know that will waste at least 30 minutes to take a selfie. They always have to make sure there lighting in the back is up to par, worry about no one photo bombing the picture and most important the angle needs to be perfect just so they can snap a master piece just too show it off on snapchat or Instagram. The picture of the dog filter is less aggressive. The audience is able to tell that the person in the picture is innocent and is not looking for trouble. The other photo is more of a meek type of setting. Its more quiet, gentle and submissive. I am at work and sitting in my office. When people think of an office environment, they think of this silent and obedient persona. Overall, in my opinion I believe this quote contrast the two different types of selfies that person is able to capture. You can always go with a fun and joyful setting or a professional elegant environment. 

Reference:

Sontag, S. (2010). On photography. New York: Picador.