American Soilder

1A.) The most powerful image was they boy hugging the father, it really griped you and made you yourself realize, this is real and he has to lead his loved ones for war.

1B.) Ian is at different locations throughout the photos …

• SET ONE - at home in Denver -  #1 to #9
• SET TWO - at basic training - #10 to #29
• SET THREE - in Iraq - #49 to #70
• SET FOUR - back in Denver #71 - #82

1C.) These images work throughout to tell the story because it shows his steps through his journey, each obstacle and each win. 

  

3A.) In photos where Ian is the focus, it is on present test.

3B.) The captions enhance the photos by telling the readers what exactly is going on.

4.)

 

CAPTION#1:
Subject -- Erick is hugging his friends that he has known forever, they say good bye to there "brother from another mother", as Erick gets ready to leave to Denver to join the military. Erick cries as he leaves his family and friends but knows he must go.

 

CAPTION#2:First sentence:
 Erick is taking a oath, in Denver so he can join the military to make a new beginning. His mom watching this. Erick is now completing his promise to the military, he says "no turning back know". 

 

CAPTION#3:
 Erick is now in the military and getting fitted for it. Tom James who has shaves 100's of heads is now shaving Erick which makes Erick realize he is finally here and 1 of thousands.