A major difference between the work of a "pure" or "straight" photographer, such as Alfred Stieglitz, and the work of a documentary photographer, such as Dorothea Lange, is:
A) the choice of subject matter.
B) the era in which the photographers worked.
C) the different intentions of each photographer.
D) the invention of the digital camera.
E) the cost of hiring models.

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The main difference between a "pure" photographer and a documentary photographer is their intentions. A "pure" photographer aims to create art and beauty through their photographs, while a documentary photographer aims to capture truth and convey a message through their images. This leads to differences in subject matter and style, but ultimately it comes down to their intentions. The other answer choices (B, D, E) are not relevant to the question.

A Major Difference Between the Work of a "Pure" or "Straight