American Soldier

1. a) This is the most powerful photo in my opinion because it's not only showing Ian's journey, but the story of those around him. Including this young boy from Iraq who has no idea what he's doing. 

b) When Ian's at home: #1-9
When he's at basic training: #10-49
When he's in Iraq: #50-70
When he's back in Denver: #71-82

The set of photos from when he was in Iraq are the most powerful to me. 

c) These images work together to create a horrible/incredbile story of what thousands of men go through, even though each story is individually different. 

2. a) Ian's story is told from present tense. 

b) These captions enhance the pictures because you wouldn't have as good of an idea of what was going on without them. 

4. a) Captions. 

Ian joins a play-fight with his friends. They do this to relieve the weight of the situation. 

Ian talks on the phone with his girlfriend, they talk about marriage and their future. 

Ian's mom awaits her sons arrival. She's overcome with emotion as he walks out into the gym.