Living Throught The Lens
"Photography can put a human face on a situation that would otherwise remain abstract or merely statistical. Photography can become part of our collective consciousness and our collective conscience. It is a way to remember history and to try not to relive the mistakes of the past". ~ James Nachtwey, Photojournalist
What Is Photojournalism?
(Video) By Reynolds Journalism Institute
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Illuminated Bookshelf | Photography | Bending The Frame by Renowned photography theorist Fred Ritchin has a simple message for those behind the camera: Innovate or die.
Photojournalist are storytellers. It is through their lens we get glimpse of the world that may otherwise go unnoticed. Compassion, curosity, and creativity are few of the traits that make a great photojournalist. A camera is a mechanical device which records a moment in time, but not what that moment means or the emotions that it evokes. It will be interesting to see how social media will reshapes and redefine the field of photojournalism.
Are you interested in becoming a photojournalist? Check out this informative article by JournalismDegree.com "How to Become a Photojournalist".
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