Jake Courage

Jake Courage (2503-2552) was a ground-breaking English war photographer.http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/h/halo3/jakecourage.htm In 2552, he famously took pictures of the Second Battle of Mombasa and captured the last known picture of the hero of the human race: John-117. This was also the last photo he ever took, as he was killed in that very same battle by a grenade. He left behind a son, John Courage, and a wife, Mary Courage.
==Biography==
Courage’s career began in 2527 as a photojournalist on Reach, where he was well known for his shocking and uncompromising style of photography. Many of his photos won awards—including the most famous ‘Killing Time’ which won him the John Pilger prize in 2530.
He remained at Reach for five years until a disagreement with his editor. Although the details remain ambiguous, it is believed that Courage wanted to print a series of pictures from a deadly Grunt attack. His editor refused on the grounds that they were too graphic, causing Jake Courage to leave the paper and stage his own exhibition. The photos won him critical acclaim and set him up as a well-respected war photographer.
From 2532 onwards, he continued to expose the truth behind the war with harrowing pictures of some of the galaxy’s bloodiest battles. It was during this time that he earned the trust and respect of the 77th Marine Regiment, including John-117, to whom he became a loyal companion.
The photos covering the Second Battle of Mombasa in 2552 are undoubtedly his most famous. His unlimited access to the UNSC regiment resulted in a series of photographs that enabled the world to see the heroic acts of the soldiers in battle—including John-117. In a quote from Jake Courage taken during the battle, he said, ‘I’ve got to know these soldiers’ lives intimately. One man, I consider my friend… he is the human face of war. He is Spartan-117, he is Master Chief.'
His collection of photography from the battle, entitled ‘Shooting a Hero,' is currently on a tour of Great Britain.
==Controversy==
Courage’s photos have always been the subject of some controversy, suffering under the argument that war photography can desensitize the public to scenes of violence and death. However, Courage always argued the power of the image can make more noise and have a greater impact than a gun can ever have.
==Awards==
* The John Pilger Prize for "Killing Time" in 2530.
* The International War Photography Prize for "Screams in Space" in 2529 and "Dead on Arrival" in 2538.
* The MoH Lifetime Achievement Award for "Flies on Flesh" in 2534.
* Gold Medal in the WPP Awards in 2543.
==Photography Equipment==
Traditionally, war photographers use an inbuilt retina camera or helmet-cam; however, Courage preferred more traditional methods that enabled him to have more control over his landscape. He mainly used a Dynamo 507 3D with ultra 4Res lens and quadric digital transfer. The 900 nanosecond transfer rate enabled photos to be transferred back to base instantly. His equipment was always coated with a substance made from titanium and cockroach shell that enabled it to withstand the radiation. It should also be noted that he preferred to shoot in an archaic sepia tone instead of full tonal color.
==Sources==
Courage, Jake
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