Burt Glinn was known for his political photography across America and the South Seas. This photo of Robert F. Kennedy could be seen as one of the most iconic photographs of him ever taken. This photo, taken in Indiana 1968 of Kennedy and his wife campaigning, was taken near the time he was assassinated.
The photo itself is extremely clever. It is clear that Glinn planed this photo in extreme detail in order to gain the effect and presence that the photo has. The de-saturated look the image has is reflective of the traditional polaroid cameras, yet it helps add to the grimy, raw feel that the image has. The lighting of this photo I feel is the key part. This photo is extremely monotone throughout, yet there are key changes in the lighting which sets the subject of the photo. The cars mirror plays host to the lightest part of the photo which draws the most attention to it. Also, you have the only two figures of the photo in the mirror, and with their relaxed expressions expresses how casual this photo is. The rest of the photo is in low key lighting which again emphasises the importance of the cars mirror.
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