1. PhotoJournalism

2. What Is Photojournalism?
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3. Photojournalism
Photojournalism is the process of story telling using the medium of photography as your main story telling device. While a journalist will use their pen and paper to tell stories, a photojournalist will use their camera to capture the visual representation of a story.

4. Most of us are familiar with the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Well this is the theory behind photojournalism. News publications are willing to pay top dollar to those photojournalists who can capture the most dramatic images on film or their CCD chip.
Robert Capa is a great example of a photojournalist. He photographed many wars and had the motto “If your pictures aren’t good enough you’re not close enough”. Unfortunately this motto lead to his death as he was fatally injured in the Indochina War.
His work, along with many other photojournalists have educated millions of people on various social injustices that happen around the world. If you are interested in becoming a photojournalist then you might want to consider enrolling in our photography school.

5. Photojournalism
People doing things

6. World of photography
We rely on photography for a huge number of ways to communicate visually.
For most of us, photography serves as a way to capture and preserve memories.
This is as far as most of us go as photographers.

7. Professional photography
Others use photography for technical purposes, such as illustrating technical information.
Studio and portrait photographers offer polished views reflecting professional standards to capture our memories.
Artists use photography to communicate their vision.
Advertisers use photography to sell things.

8. Photojournalism
But photojournalists use photography for another purpose: to tell a story.
The approach is similar to that of journalists.
A reporter tells a story using words based on accepted news values.
A photojournalist does the same thing, based on a universal language, pictures.

9. Photojournalism
Secondly, photojournalism differs from other kinds of photography because it is used for a mass medium.
Unlike those of us who take family snaps, photojournalists are expected to communicate to people they do not know.

10. Photojournalism
Actually, the idea that photojournalism ought to be a separate field is fairly recent.
The word “photojournalism” was not coined until the 1940s, by journalism historian Frank Luther Mott.

11. Photojournalism
Before the 1930s, editors did not consider the power of photography.
The words were important; photos were extra.
Today most editors will not accept stories without photos, illustrations or video. We live in a photo-saturated world.

12. Photojournalism
Photojournalism, of course, is a non-fiction creation. We are supposed to believe photojournalists, like journalists, to be dealing with facts.
This has led to controversy over the extent of manipulation permissible using software such as Photoshop.
If you can make a change, should you?

13. Photojournalism
Can you crop the background? Can you darken a face? Can you remove the light pole? There are no rules, but we do have a guideline as photojournalists: Don’t lie. What about the next slide? Fact or fiction?

14. Photojournalism
Okay to remove the pole?

15. Photojournalism
The debate over what is permissible is important because photojournalism has so much power.
Words communicate in a language bound by the culture that created it. They add context, explain, talk about the past and the future.

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Pictures, on the other hand, appeal to a universal visual language which transcends culture.
They have no past. They have no future.
They show one instant pulled from the human sea, a “slice of life.”

17. Photojournalism
Meaning in words is gained through methodological reading, in linear fashion.
Meaning in pictures is conveyed all at once.
Photo reach beyond reason to directly strike our emotions.

18. Photojournalism (watch this video)
What is photojournalism? Top photographers explain.

19. Photo memory
Many of us who grew up with media can’t remember a particular article or television show about an event.
But if we think of that event, we may recall a picture instead.

20. Events in photography
For example, many people remember World War II through the famous Rosenthal photo of Iwo Jima.

21. Events in photography
More recently, many people recall the terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001, based on this image.
Such images become icons of our time, defining events for us with more power than the words.

22. Photojournalism jobs Who took these photos?
Photojournalists work for a variety of publications or agencies.
Most widespread employer of photojournalists are newspapers.

23. Photojournalism jobs
Other photojournalists work for agencies or syndicates.
Black Star is one well-known agency staffed by photojournalists who prowl the world for news images.

24. Photojournalism jobs
Magazines may have staff photographers. But usually they hire free-lance photojournalists.
Many photographers find free-lancing the most exciting and independent way to produce images. But becoming established is tough. Most began as newspaper photographers probably working in both print and online.

25. Photojournalism jobs
Unlike most studio photographers, photojournalists are expected to be more versatile.
They should know technical, portrait, studio and street photography.
More and more they need to know video photography, as the Web becomes a dominant place to display their work.

26. Photojournalism
The top of the heap is the free-lancer who does jobs for the great photo publications, such as National Geographic, or great agencies such as Magnum Photo.
But lots of photojournalists free-lance part time.

27. The free-lance game
Even you can be a free-lance photographer: professionals can’t be everywhere, and most news operations will pay for professional- quality photos of a major news event.
Take your DSLR with you everywhere. Consult the Photographers’ Market for places to sell your work.
You may wish to specialize in areas such as sports or nature.

28. Stock agencies Some photojournalists shoot mostly for stock.
Stock agencies offer fairly generic images used mostly by magazines.
Editors turn to stock to save money over hiring a free-lancer.

29. Stock vs. web
Many editors prefer to work with stock agencies because they offer top-quality work, with all legal permissions secured.
Images pulled from the web often can’t be legally used in print without permission and royalty fees.
In particular, photos for advertising must be backed by legal releases.
Generic digital clip art usually does not meet professional standards.

30. Careers So what is a photojournalism career like?
It is perhaps the most exciting of all journalism jobs.
Reporters can get their stories on the phone, or by . Photographers have to be there.
Photojournalists have access to top sports teams, big celebrities, and places an average person never gets to see or experience.

31. Careers
Photojournalists may literally see the world, from Kosovo to Karachi.
But it’s not easy to break into the field.

32. Careers
Photojournalism is in fact not a growing field, despite the proliferation of visual images in the media. More media are cutting photo staffs, often relying on “crowd sourced” photos from readers.
Digital cameras make it easier for anyone to take a technically proficient photo, and people can just upload to the Web without needing to process film. But can amateurs do what professionals can do? Often not.

33. Careers
Most photojournalists have a university degree, usually in journalism. They have at least one or two good internships. They have a strong file of clips from photos they took for student publications or programs.
It’s a career that demands sacrifice and passion. But few careers are more exciting.

34. Other photojournalism
If course, a lot of people who work in media-related fields may not be photojournalists—but still are expected to produce professional-quality photos.
More and more media operations are asking reporters to take photos and video.
In public relations, professional photo skills may be highly valued. PR operations seldom have staff photographers.

35. Photojournalism: A Discussion of Ethics
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In yet another great episode of The Art Of Photography, Ted Forbes teaches us about ethics in photojournalism and where the line drawn.

36. The Rules of Photojournalism: A Discussion
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37. Photojournalism Tips and Definitions
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38. Photojournalism Definition, Tips, Types and Qualities -- Umar Farooq
Definition of Photojournalism
Journalism is based on the medium of words. Photography is based on the medium of pictures. Photojournalism is the combination of verbal and visual mediums of communication. Some experts compare photographic journalism to the oriental concept on unity in which the "yin" and the “yang” the two indivisible elements which make the whole.

39. Photojournalism Tips and Techniques While Taking Photographs
The need for professional training in the art of photography cannot be over emphasized. If a photojournalist wants to succeed as a news photographer he should learn the working of the camera and its exposure meter. In news photography, there is hardly any scope for subtle shading and lighting. A news photographer should, therefore, remember that in news photography the features have to be sharp and light effects strong. He should know how filters can be used with advantage to exaggerate definition and create cloud effects. Following are some photojournalism tips for photographers.

40. Always remember… Wake up and you are already on assignment
Adopt a unique style and vision and concentrate on learning
Embrace photojournalism as a full time profession
Promote yourself in positive way
Think about your photos copy right
Keep in touch with the photographic communities
Consider yourself always on assign 24/7
Dress according, depending on the nature assignment
Keep blogging, which will illustrate you work
Make Facebook, Google plus and Linkden profile and get you work seen

41. Types of Photojournalism
There are different aspects in photojournalism. Photojournalist cover latest news, accidents, politics, terrorism news events, social injustice issues and many more.  
Feature photojournalism involves in human interest activities like art exhibitions, movies, business news, science and technology etc. It is a creative job for photographers they can use diffident photographic technique to connect audience.
Sports Photojournalism is very interesting field which is all about losses and wins. The sport photojournalist attend different games, leagues, event where sports personalities are presented. 
Environmental portraits capture the essence of subject. It portraits a newsworthy figure like construction workers soldiers etc. in their natural setting. Through a portrait it is easy to understand about the subject matter of the photo.   

42. Qualities of a Photojournalist
According to the well-known photo journalist, it should have four essential qualities. First, he should be a journalist. Secondly, he should have imagination. Thirdly he should be proficient in the technique of photography. Fourthly, he should have a human feeling.  According to another expert five inseparable elements which are creativity. Individualism, intuition, craftsmanship and love of subject and medium.

43. Preparation for the Crucial Moment
It is not an easy job as it looks like. A new reporter can see an event, think over it for some time and then write his news story. In photojournalism photographer on the other hand, has to keep himself ready for the crucial movement, position his camera at a vantage point and press the button at the right moment. If a news photographer misses the crucial moment once, he misses it forever. He cannot hope to recapture it again in future. He cannot put the click back

44. Unique and Inspiring Photography
If a photojournalist thinks that he can like an ordinary photographer, just move out and shoot a scene, he is sadly mistaken. Prime face a photographic assignment may look to be a simple and routine job. But the fact is that it calls for a thorough home work. What the newspapers look forward to is not just any picture of an incident or a situation but a picture which is unique and inspiring. A news photographer should have some inkling of what his picture is going to be, whether it should be a portrait or a landscape

45. Background Information
A photojournalist would do well to consult the relevant press clippings or reference books and have some background information. If he has not seen the person whom he is going to photograph, he should chick up with the picture library of his newspaper and if there is none around, he should see any old books or magazines containing his picture or avail interne search like Wikipedia, Google or Yahoo search. It is also helpful to check his social media profile like facebook, Linkden etc.

46. Selection of a Vantage Point before Photo Shoot
In photojournalism photographers should leave nothing to chance. He should reach the place and study. The setting beforehand. He should then select a vantage point from where he can get a clear view. He should also keep in view one or two possible alternative points because sometimes the setting might undergo a sudden change. Quite often police authorities might review the arrangements and assign a different place to the press photographers. Sometimes, even if the original setting remains the same, a policeman might emerge from somewhere and stand in front of the camera. In such an eventuality, a photographer must move fast to another vantage point

47. Use Appropriate Camera
In the past, photographers used plate cameras with magnesium flash, which was a time consuming process. Now a days single lens reflex cameras are used by most of the photographers. These cameras are fitted with wide angle and standard lens. A number of other sophisticated cameras like DSLR Cameras are also available in the market to answer to the needs and specifications of photojournalism photographers.
What matter more to a news photographers is not the type of camera that he has but the ease with which he is able to operate it. He should be able to regulate the controls of his camera efficiency and smoothly so that when the key moment occurs, the camera obeys the command of his fingers. A good news photographer should be able to anticipate the crucial moment. Only then, luck will favour him

48. Photojournalism Captions and Cutline
Writing a caption and cutline for a photograph is itself as art. It is a creative work. There are some tips for wiring a good caption
Focus on the main idea of photo taken, use short sentence to sum up all information you want to share
It is not bad to add a little details like facts and figures, when, why and where
Check grammar and spilling mistakes are very important.
Never ever don’t be factious

49. Element of Luck
Some times news photoghraphers belonging to many newspapers and magazines converge to take photographs of the same event but only a lucky one is able to anticipate the key moment of a situation and produce a photograph when will captivate the hearts of the viewers and will be remembered for a long time

50. Final Choice of Photographs for Printing
Photojournalist provide finished glossy prints developed from the negatives they consider best. The editor has no choice. He has to accept what is given to him. This method vests too much discretion in the photographer. Other newspaper have a more scientific method. In photojournalism photographers take several shots and provides “contact prints” leaving it to the editor or (picture editor) to make a final choice. By proper cropping of a picture an editor can even enhance the picture’s effect or message

51. The Project

52. You will design your own…
…photojournalism project. This project will be used to tell a story. A story that you decide is worth telling.
This project needs to be creative, well-thought out, reflect time and effort, and be thoroughly prepared. It will serve as one of your major assessments that is due at the end of November.
Check out some ideas for inspiration here:
Spend the rest of this week researching into various types of photojournalism projects.