Globalization is just a word created to explain the natural way that humanity has evolved throughout history. It describes a theoretical global homogenization sometime in the future. But it does not necessarily mean the end of past cultures or the total assimilation to a modern, western world. At least, it doesn't have to. As long as there is a record, of any sort, history and local cultures are not things that can be lost. While naive, It means the absorption of all connected cultures into all others. Global television channels are possibly the best example of this, as shows of all kinds (drama, news, sports, etc.) are available almost anywhere with sattelite and if the customer pays extra. What doesn't cost more than normal though, is the Internet, which allows not only popular culture and media to travel anywhere but also people,individuals, minorities in thought.
As far as the photographic process and globalization are concerned, the images produced will always be indicative of the time in which they were made and of the artist. Photography and film are two art forms that, so long as they are not destroyed, can actually stave off any true globalization in preserving the Now.

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