To Stryker a good photograph is one which achieves the ends for which it was taken. There are, however, couple of important conditions attached to this theory. He presupposes that the photographer is technically proficient. And Stryker is coming to think more and more terms of not one picture but a whole series. Farm Security's emphasis on what is taken, rather than how it is taken, has led to an extremely simple technique.
Actuality always wins in any conflict with artistry.
WHO Understand the social forces present in a scene. He must have a considerable knowledge of the history and geography of America. He must be able to get along with people and to sympathize with their problems. And since he is often away from Washington for months at a time, he must have enough old-fashioned horse sense to handle any situation that arises in the field. But it would be difficult to discover the best training for FSA cameramen judging from the diverse backgrounds of the present staff.