Archive - Field of View

The Departed, Lying In State

Revisiting photos of the solemn tradition that honors our late Presidents—leading to one former White House photographer's unexpected selfie.

Jan 18, 2025 • Patrick Witty

December 2024

The Portraits of President Jimmy Carter

From the FoV Archive: The 39th President sat for the some of the greats – Karsh, Avedon, Leibovitz, and another that may surprise you.

Dec 30, 2024 • Patrick Witty

The Perp Walk of Fame

Revisiting infamous perp walks from past as NYC rolls out the Blue Carpet for Luigi Mangione.

Dec 22, 2024 • Patrick Witty

November 2024

The Thrill, The Agony, and The Aftermath

A visual post-mortem of the 2024 Presidential Election and the rise of the campaign content creator.

Nov 21, 2024 • Patrick Witty

October 2024

The Fast Food Era of Political Photography

Donald Trump fried fries, Kamala Harris downed Doritos.

Oct 31, 2024 • Patrick Witty

September 2024

The Politic Aesthetic

Access is gone. Moments are dead. Long live the flash.

Sep 27, 2024 • Patrick Witty

August 2024

The Most Meaningful Photo in Olympic History

It's not the viral surfing photo.

Aug 9, 2024 • Patrick Witty

July 2024

The Failed Assassination of Donald Trump

Dozens of photographers documented the attempt on the former President, but for better or worse, one photo has become iconic.

Jul 19, 2024 • Patrick Witty

The Flag Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning

Throughout history, flags have elevated the emotional impact of images, attracting photographers — and photo editors — like moths to a flame.

Jul 12, 2024 • Patrick Witty

June 2024

The Dentist, The Anonymous Monk, and The Ultimate Protest

Never-before-seen alternate angles of the iconic "burning monk" photo.

Jun 11, 2024 • Patrick Witty

May 2024

The Massacre at Kent State University

Rarely-seen alternate angles of one of the most iconic photos in history.

May 2, 2024 • Patrick Witty

March 2024

The Attempt on Reagan, Revisited

Rarely-seen amateur photos of the attempted assassination of President Reagan emerge; iconic photos endure.

Mar 31, 2024 • Patrick Witty