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The Raised Hand

Some thoughts on the pitfalls of photographing religious observance

Sep 30, 2018

The Raised Hand

Sep 30, 2018

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Why are These Pictures of Mennonites Funny?

Religion, humor, and benign violations

Apr 22, 2018

Why are These Pictures of Mennonites Funny?

Apr 22, 2018

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Religious illiteracy is hurting our caption writing. We can do better.

An ongoing guide for photojournalists

Feb 21, 2018

Religious illiteracy is hurting our caption writing. We can do better.

Feb 21, 2018

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Viewing Jonas Bendiksen’s Photobook ‘The Last Testament’ as a Person of Faith

From cynicism to a surprising sadness

Oct 14, 2017

Viewing Jonas Bendiksen’s Photobook ‘The Last Testament’ as a Person of Faith

Oct 14, 2017

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Why Did I Just Watch Nine Minutes of a Church Service?

Despite its freakish length, OpDoc ‘Drive-In Jesus’ is an absolute triumph. Here’s why.

Aug 3, 2017

Why Did I Just Watch Nine Minutes of a Church Service?

Aug 3, 2017

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Evangelicals Aren’t Just Praying for Trump — They’re Commissioning Him

Thoughts on Jae C. Hong’s photo of evangelical pastor Joshua Nink praying for then-candidate Donald Trump

Jul 12, 2017

Evangelicals Aren’t Just Praying for Trump — They’re Commissioning Him

Jul 12, 2017

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In the Absence of Beat Reporters Covering Religion, Photojournalists Fill the Gaps

Noteworthy photographers capturing real presence

Dec 9, 2016

In the Absence of Beat Reporters Covering Religion, Photojournalists Fill the Gaps

Dec 9, 2016

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I wish I had been in Iowa on election night

I was in Las Vegas for a non-election assignment last night, but I wish I had been back in rural Iowa. I wish I had been in a town like…

Nov 9, 2016

I wish I had been in Iowa on election night

Nov 9, 2016

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With “Detroit, Unbroken Down” Dave Jordano shows where religion really happens

When The New Yorker featured Dave Jordano’s work in 2009, he had just finished “Articles of Faith: African-American Community Churches in…

Jun 5, 2016

With “Detroit, Unbroken Down” Dave Jordano shows where religion really happens

Jun 5, 2016

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Last Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption (WIP)

I’m soliciting feedback on an in-progress VR feature, and I’d love your help. Here’s a short description:

Apr 14, 2016

Apr 14, 2016

KC McGinnis

KC McGinnis

Editorial photographer based in the Upper Midwest. I also write about depictions of religion in news media and photography. kcmcginnis.com.

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