ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceeding chapters of this book. From todays perspective, CCTV cameras in city centres are commonplace. However, with the increasing democratisation of photography which has been one of the key themes of this book the techniques of surveillance. Nonetheless, the traditional chemical analogue photographer may achieve enhanced status as the operator of a professional medium who is able to produce greater possibilities for authenticity. The Marxist photographer would not adopt a passive role in reflecting social conditions in his or her photography. But would aim to use the camera in an active manner that documents monopoly capitalisms inability to deliver the conditions of a fully human life, so as to promote political understanding and to stimulate social change. The photograph provides a series of framings selections which become nested.
