Concluding Chapter

To this day, I still believe photojournalism to be a type of journalism that tells a story through a photograph. Photojournalism, as it should tell a story, it should also make the viewer of the image think about the photo and analyze it. For example, if the subject of the photo is of a woman crying, it should make people wonder why she is crying. To make this photograph of a woman crying, the photographer might adjust his or her camera to make the photograph more dramatic. For example, the photographer might use the technique of shallow depth of field or make the photograph out of focus.

Learning about the history of photojournalism makes me now have a deeper understanding of photography and photojournalism. Now when I look at a photograph in a magazine, I take my time to actually look at it, to look at what the photograph consists of and what techniques the photojournalist might have used. I search for the photographic styles the photographer might have used such as Rule of Thirds or Quality of Light. Learning more about the history of photojournalism made me realize how much of a passion for photography I have.

In my opinion, I think photographs do change the world, whether it be change for the good or change for the bad. This is where ethics and bias comes into play. In the beginning of this course, I didn’t even put the thought of ethics or bias in the mix. If a photo is published and causes ethical issues with either the subject of the image or just the viewers of the image, it can change the world for the bad. Photographs can also change the world by highlighting a tragic event, for example, the incident at the Boston Marathon or what happened at Sandy Hook. These events changed the world is the way that makes people scared for their lives and images taken from these tragedies saddened the world even more.

To this day, the image taken at Sandy Hook of the terrified children walking outside after the shooting affects me in ways I can not explain. Each time I see it, I get a pit in my stomach. Another image that really impacted me was the image of a girl shot down in Haiti and photojournalist crowding around her body taking photos, not even thinking about the ethics of respecting her and everyone involved. One last image that impacted me during this course was another image from Sandy Hook of a family member crying uncontrollably. I couldn't imagine the feeling of not knowing if one of your family members is safe in a situation like this, especially a young child.

Image By: Shannon Hicks 

  Image Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sandy-hook-american-kid-has-died-gun-every-other-day-n478746

Image By: Nathan Weber 

Image Source: http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2011/04/07/is-this-photo-ethical/

Image By: Daily Mail 

Image Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2293364/Revealed-How-Sandy-Hook-shooter-Adam-Lanza-passed-classroom-children--empty.html

I learned a lot from my classmates when reading and viewing all of their Photojournalist Profiles. By watching Linnea Herbertsson's video, I felt like I was part of a history lesson of photojournalist Paul Hansen. All of the visuals she provided helped me better understand who Hansen was as a photojournalist. I also enjoyed how Courtney Patridge structured her Photojournalist Profile, She made it easy to read and made the transitions of each topic easier to understand, Lastly, I appreciated how Jessica Callahan made a video of herself explaining who Eddie Adams was. I felt like I was in an actual classroom. Again, I feel like I learned a lot more by watching her video rather than just reading about who Adams was.

Creative Experiential Exercise:

As I've mentioned in the past, I have a strong passion for photography and learning about the History of Photojournalism throughout the length of this course has taught me to broaden my horizons and take more chances when experimenting with photojournalism. I've learned more skills than I knew in the past that will help me become a better photographer in the future. Below are some photos I took while experimenting with photojournalism.

Lynsey Addario

Chapter 9- Motivation of Photojournalists

Everyone in life, it doesn't matter who you are, has something that motivates them. Someone may have multiple motivations. Not everyone has the same exact motivations in life either. When I think of the word motivation, I think of what makes me happy, what makes me inspired to keep going and to keep doing what I love to keep me happy. The question of what motivates you is not something many people think about on a daily basis, but it's always something that one should think about from time to time: What motivates you?

One photojournalist that I researched is Steve Coleman. In his article titled "Why Photography", Coleman states, "For some reason, my search has taken me down a path of photographing landscapes, sharing what I learn and writing about the journey."  He continues by saying "For me, I know that photographing a landscape brings a sense of balance into my life. It for fills many needs in me, a need to build and create something." This makes me think that nature and enjoying the outdoors and traveling is what inspires and motivates Coleman the most as a photojournalist. I in fact agree with Coleman in a way. I love nature and photographing landscapes because I think these types of photographs show the beauty of life and for me, nature gives me a sense of peace. "When I find these rare moments I like to make a photograph of what I see, so that it lasts forever."

Steve Coleman 

Image By: Digital Citizen 

Image Source: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/uncovering-artists-through-windows-7-themes-steve-coleman

Image by: Steve Coleman 

Image Source: http://www.lightinframeblog.com/evolution-of-self-and-the-frustration-of-photography/#more-5358

The next Photojournalist I researched was award-winning humanitarian photojournalist Karl Grobl. In his photojournalism, Grobl photographs the human side of issues faced by people across the globe. His images highlight those basic human elements that comprise the fabric binding all cultures together in our rapidly homogenizing, yet sometimes divided, global community. Not only is Grobl motivated by this type of photojournalism but he also hopes that his photographs will motivate and educate others as well. Grobl enjoys capturing photographs that capture emotion. As Ruth Prieto Arenas states, "Through these images I go beyond the public scenario offering a deeper knowledge of the living conditions of one of the major labor forces in the US." I feel like Grobl and Arenas have the same type of motivation when explaining what types of photographs they take.

Karl Grobl

Image by: Unknown

Image Source http://www.karlgrobl.com/karl.htm

Image by: Karl Grobl

Image Source: http://www.karlgrobl.com/Itipini/indexBW.htm

Lastly, the third photojournalist I researched was Kenyan photojournalist, Felix Masi. Masi states in an interview with InFocus, "what inspired me was watching TV in a social hall because we never had a TV." "I used to see a lot of war and I thought I could do well as a war photographer," Masi continued. Eventually, Masi realized that was not his calling but he knew he still wanted to be a photographer. He then got inspired to capture photographs of people suffering in Africa so that he could spread the message that there are in fact people suffering.in poverty. "How well can I tell the story of these folks that are really just working hard so they can get out of this poverty?" The same motivation that Masi had that lead him to have a successful career in photography is very inspiring for those who want to chase their dreams and to be successful in life. Masi is all about capturing and telling a story in his work and so is former United States Air Force combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall who was injured on the job and now takes photographs of veterans. "I thought, if I can't be a combat photographer, maybe I can at least share their stories 'cause their so extraordinary."

Felix Masi

Image By: radaris.com

Image Source http://www.konnectafrica.net/felix-masi/

Image By: Felix Masi 

Image Source: https://felixmasi.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/img_1/ 

My motivations with these photojournalists are very similar. Just like Steve Coleman, I enjoy nature and capturing images of nature and landscapes. As Coleman probably thinks himself, I find nature to be very peaceful and calming. For me, being out in nature is very stress relieving, As for Karl Grobl, I can relate to his motivations because just like Grobl, I enjoy learning about different cultures and would love to one day work with or come in contact with people from different cultures. I also care a lot for different humanity issues that people all around the world face, just like Grobl. Felix Masi inspires me to never give up on following my dreams for the future. 

Although I have similar motivations with these photojournalists, I still have a lot of bigger motivations in life that keep me going. Thinking about my future and my future career motivates me and keeps excited about where the future will take me. My family and friends also motivate me when they tell me they're proud of me. Being a student leader and being a leader in clubs and organizations motivates me to meet new people and to give me as much experience as possible that will help me succeed in the future. Seeing my name published publicly somewhere like the YellowJacket Newspaper also motivates me just like it motivates Professor Nordell when he sees his name published next to one of his images. My religion also motivates me to be the best I can possibly be. Finally, seeing how much I have personally grown mentally motivates me every single day to keep going and I know I will continue growing.

My Motivation Map

Image By: Allison Gavin 

Chapter 8-Photojournalism and Bias.

What is bias? According to the Free Dictionary, bias is a preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment."

Photo by: Ed Clark 

Image Source: http://www.thegreatleapsideways.com/?p=209

In this photograph, I see a navy shipman playing the according which appears to be at the White House. This photograph was taking at the time of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s funeral. This image captures a lot of emotion. I see people in the background and the shipman clearly upset over the loss of Roosevelt. This image is a clear example of truth in photojournalism. As Professor Nordell stated, photojournalists' goal is "opening doors opening minds for photographs and ideas of viewpoint of photographers from developing nations while at the same time opening the minds of others from other nations."

Subject's expression: From the second of looking at this image, you can tell that the subject is very distraught and very emotional about what is going on at that very moment the photograph was taken. 

Rule of Thirds: For this image, Clark followed the Rule of Thirds by positioning himself so the main subject is not in the center of the photograph but off to the side. This image is a great example of what Rule of Thirds is.

In Focus: The main subject of the image is completely in focus. The sharpness of the image really brings out the subject and makes him stand out. The background is out of focus just enough to compliment the image.

Image A:Truth

Image by: Daily Mail

Image Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2293364/Revealed-How-Sandy-Hook-shooter-Adam-Lanza-passed-classroom-children--empty.html 

This image is an example in truth photojournalism because this photograph was not at all posed. This image was taken by a photojournalist on the day of the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This image shows the emotion of a girl waiting to hear whether or not her sister is okay. I have a feeling that maybe this girl did not want to be photographed at this moment. I agree with Professor Nordell when he says "I wouldn't want to photograph somebody in a way where I wouldn't want to be photographed".  I myself would not want to be photographed in any way that somebody else wouldn't want to be photographed. As a photojournalist, that;s the exact question you have to ask yourself. Photojournalist Shahidul Alam states we "live in a very unequal world. While that is the case we need to be very conscious about where we position ourselves." This again brings us to the point that as a photojournalist or a photographer, you need to be very conscious about what you are about to photograph and ask yourself, is this ethical. 

Subject's Expression: Again, the subject of this photo is clearly distraught and doesn't know what to do with herself at that moment in time. It also appears that it is hard for her to breathe because she is holding her chest as she is trying to talk on the phone. 

Depth of Field: The photojournalist that captured this image used shallow depth of field with the subject in focus and the background out of focus. This technique was a good one to use to make the subject stand out more and to bring out more emotion. 

Keep it Simple: There are no distractions in the image to steer the viewer away from the subject. The background is simple with only vehicles and it helps that the vehicles are blurred. 

Image B: Not Truth

Image by: Chicago Tribune 

Image Source: http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/assignment-chicago/2012/07/hipstamatic-photojournalism.html

This image is an example of untruthful photojournalism because it seems like the photographer asked the subject to look to the side and not directly at the camera. The subject also looks like he was positioned to stand off to the side. Professor Nordell made a good point in Photojournalism Pt. 2 in saying that it depends on your viewpoint and your bias in understanding whether or not an image is staged or it is the truth. According to the article The Rules of Photojournalism Are Keeping Us From the Truth, "A technically proficient image may trick the viewer into thinking he or she is seeing something of substance, of what is commonly referred to as truthful."

Rule of Thirds: The main subject of the image is positioned to the side and not directly in the center of the camera. 

In or Out of Focus: The image is not quite in focus and a little out of focus, The main subject also could be in a little more focus. Using the technique of shallow depth of field could have possibly made this image better. 

Keep it Simple: There are absolutely no distractions to steer away from the subject. The image is very simple with only what looks to be pillars in the background. 

Ch. 7- Ethics in Photojournalism

Every so often, we see photographs of people being killed and laying on the street not breathing. With controversial images, such as ones like these, there is a code set by NPPA that states that as a photographer or photojournalist, “you should treat all subjects with respect and dignity."

One photograph that ended up becoming controversial was of fifteen-year-old, Fabienne Cherisma from Port Au Prince who was shot down on the street by police officers for stealing. Many photographers surrounded around this girl’s dead body to capture this tragic event. None of the photographers thought their photographs would soon go viral in the moment as the photographers were all capturing their shots. Before capturing any type of photo, photographers and photojournalists must ask themselves if the photo they are about to take is ethical or unethical. Any type of photography that is involved in some type of tragedy is unethical. These photographs show lack of privacy and respect to the loved ones involved. For example, the parents of this fifteen-year-old girl were most likely upset when seeing this photograph go viral. 

Although images like the one of Fabienne Charisma’s death come off as controversial, some viewers, including the photographers and photojournalists, think that people need to see these types of images. One photographer that shot the image of the young girl’s death was Paul Hansen. Hansen backed up his point of view on taking this photograph in saying “For me, Fabienne’s death and her story is a poignant reminder of the need for a society to have basic security – with or without a disaster.”  If I was the photographer put in this type of situation and I saw this kind of tragic scene, I wouldn’t take the photo. Yes, it is any photographer’s job to capture any type of scene or any type of situation that comes their way, but when it comes to any type of tragic event, it is unethical to stop and take a picture. This article titled Is Photography Ethical or Unethical lists nine different tips on how to be an ethical photographer.

To have ethics basically means to have moral principles and values. Just to name a few, ethical values include kindness, respect, helpfulness, integrity, truthfulness. In my opinion, this photo of the fifteen-year-old girl taken by not one, but multiple photographers at once, was not at all ethical. These photographers did not show any respect to the young girl or to her parents, loved ones, and friends. Yes, these photographs do show the true everyday life that happens in Haiti and yes, it is always a good idea that people all around the world are aware of what goes on in other countries, but I still don’t think that it was appropriate nor necessary to take this photo.

Photo by: Paul Hansen 

                                                        Image Source: http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2011/04/07/is-this-photo-ethical/ 

Photo by: Nathan Weber 

                                                        Image Source: http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2011/04/07/is-this-photo-ethical/

Ethics Map

Photo by: Allison Gavin 

Chapter 6-Women Photojournalists, Trials and Triumphs

  Maggie Steber

                      Image Source: https://nppa.org/page/photo-journal-maggie-steber-rite-passage

Maggie Steber has traveled to 64 countries throughout her career as a photographer as she focuses on humanitarian, culture, and social stories. Steber has received many honors as a photographer as well including the Leica Medal of Excellence, World Press Photo Foundation, the Overseas Press Club, Pictures of the Year, the Medal of Honor for Distinguished Service to Journalism from the University of Missouri, the Alicia Patterson and Ernst Haas Grants, and a Knight Foundation grant for the New American Newspaper project.

Steber had worked in Haiti for more than three decades and in 2013 National Geographic Magazine named her and eleven others Women of Vision. Steber has served as a Newsweek Magazine contract photographer and as the Assistant Managing Editor of Photography and Features at The Miami Herald. All of Steber’s work is also featured in the Library of Congress. She also has many clients including National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, AARP, The Guardian, and Geo Magazine, just to name a few.

When asked if she thinks gender has anything to do with the way she works in any way, she responded with “In Afghanistan and Iraq I think women are very exposed because these are cultures with ideologies in which women are regarded as expendable. I feel equal to my male colleagues and I never stop to think, "I'm a woman, I shouldn't do this." I also try to encourage other women; it's a damn sight better to be generous than to be competitive. It's astonishing how many young women are now coming into photography, and of course there is always interest in younger people from picture editors. She continued by saying People can tire of you very quickly, and as a woman it's tougher. I think that is worse now than it has ever been. A man can act aggressive and demanding and he's viewed as strong, whereas a woman knows her mind and she's a bitch.

While in Haiti, Seber was almost beheaded by machetes but this wasn’t the worst risk she had faced in her career. While in Africa, a guide pulled a knife on her and dragged her into a cave. Seber also exclaims how she was sexually assaulted on Subways multiple times in New York. It almost seems like none of these types of situations that have happened to Seber throughout her career seem to affect her in any way, shape, or form and this is the type of attitude we need to see in more female photographers. Seber is an inspiration to women all around the world and especially to female photographers.

As Professor Nordell stated, “Some may argue that there is no need to classify photojournalists say by race or gender, but I believe that women photojournalists, along with women in many different professions have encountered barriers unlike any that their male counterparts have endured.” This is in fact true in the sense that women often feel self-conscious and fear to show their true personality and to be themselves in the workplace. Women are also often discriminated by race in the workforce and as photojournalists. Marilyn Nance, an African-American photojournalist stated that she often felt alienated and excluded at the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography awards ceremony but eventually found comfort within herself and didn’t care what other people thought of her. Photojournalist, Lynsey Addario had mentioned in her video how she has been asked “Should women even be in warzones or cover conflict?” and she then stated that she does not think that is the right question to ask because Addario knew of two people who were killed who happened to be men. The point Addario was trying to make while saying this is that it doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman, anything can happen to anyone at any given moment. Some people have this perceived thought that just because you are a woman, something bad is automatically going to happen to you, whether it be sexual assault or being killed or kidnapped.

Not only female photographers or photojournalists get discriminated in the workplace, but discrimination towards females happen in a lot of fields of work. Women may often hear people say “you can’t do that, that’s a man’s job” or “are you sure you can do that?”. Some jobs where women might face discrimination are as construction workers, police officers, or firefighters. Women are also discriminated in the way that most fields of work do not offer equal pay. Women tend to get paid less than men for doing the same amount of work. This discrimination can come in the form of sexual harassment, withholding promotions based on gender, giving a different job title to a woman and preventing women from participating in training opportunities. Although a lot of discrimination towards female workers still occurs, there is a lot of work being done to try and stop this discrimination and laws are starting to come out preventing discrimination against women. Federal laws are enforced by the U.S. Employment Equal Opportunity Commission to ensure that women are protected from gender-based discrimination in the workplace.

Photo by: Maggie Steber

Image Source: http://www.maggiesteber.com/main.html#Haiti

Year Created: Unknown

Principle #1: Rule of thirds

                Rule of thirds is being used in this photo. The subject is slightly off to the side and not directly in the center of the photo. Steber positioned the camera perfectly to capture the perfect angle.

Principle #2: Subject’s expression:

                In this photo, the subject is expressing joy and happiness. This photo is a good example of showing emotion that makes the viewer of the image also feel the same type of emotion in the photograph. This is also a great image because even though the people of Haiti face hardships, many people who live there constantly show happiness and this is exactly what the girl in the photo is showing.

Principle #3 Keep it Simple

                This photograph is keeping it simple. There is nothing else going on that distracts the viewer from the main subject. It was a great idea by the photographer to capture this image on a piece of land where nothing was going on in the background. 

Photo By: Maggie Steber

Image Source: http://www.maggiesteber.com/main.html#Haiti

Year taken: Unknown

Principle #1 Exposure Time

                This image shows created blur. This means that the camera had a slow shutter speed setting. Having a slow shutter speed gives the ability to blur the background of the photo. This principle gave a cool and interesting feel to the photo.

Principle #2 In or out of Focus

                The image seems to be a little bit out of focus. This is done by changing the aperture and shutter speed of the camera. Having the image out of focus also helps the blur become more distinct.

Principle #3 Quality of light

                The quality of light in this image gives a bold and dramatic feel. The lighting is not too harsh and not to dim either. The quality of light also coincides with the blur technique to making the image interesting. 

Photo by: Maggie Steber

Image Source: http://www.maggiesteber.com/main.html#Greatest

Year Taken: Unknown

Principle #1 Quality of light

                This image uses the technique of backlight. All you can see is the outline and the shadows of the subjects. It makes the image bold and engaging.

Principle #2 In or Out of focus

                The image is a bit out of focus but just enough where it is still a great quality photo. The image shows the fence out of focus but the subjects are sharp.

Principle #3 Keep it simple

                The image is slightly cluttered and not very simple yet the image is not cluttered in the sense that it makes for a bad image. The image catches the eye of the viewer. 

Chapter 5-Technology Timeline

Chapter 4-Working in the Digital Age

                                                            Photo by: SONOE
                          Image Source: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3200/sample.htm

A DSLR camera, or a Digital Single-Lens Reflex, is very important in the photography world. The DSLR camera has just as much effect on photographers and photojournalists just like the SLR camera did, if not more. 

The DSLR camera is a digital camera that uses mirrors to direct light from the lens to the viewfinder.The reason why there is such good quality in every photo taken with the DSLR camera is because of the reflective mirror inside the camera and the shutter feature. You are also able to switch the lens on a DSLR camera. “One of the best features of a DSLR is the ability to switch lenses. Each delivers a new and invigorating view. There are telephoto lenses, wide-angles, fisheyes and many more.

Technology has come a far way within the years and so did the technology with cameras. First it was the SLR camera that made a huge impact on photography but now, it’s the DSLR camera. There are many differences between both typed of cameras. The obvious difference between both cameras is that the DSLR camera is digital and the SLR is not. The DSLR contains a memory card in which the images are able to be transferred to the computer, while the SLR camera contains film. The DSLR camera can contain thousands of images while the SLR only allows 36 images per role of film. As explained in my previous post, the SLR’s also did not have shutter priority but the DSLR does.

Two things that the DSLR and SLR camera do have in common is the picture quality and both cameras use optical viewfinders to take pictures.

There aren’t that many SLR cameras out there but a lot of photographers and photojournalists still prefer to use SLRs over DSLRs.

The video that Professor Nordell shot on his DSLR camera last year on Memorial Day, just goes to show how much great quality you can get from this type of camera. If it was never stated that it was shot on a DSLR, I would have never even thought that it was.

Photo by: Fraser Harding 

Image Source: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3200/sample.htm

Chapter 3- The Art of Photojournalism

                               

Photo taken: 1857

Photo by: Oscar Rejlander

Source: http://hoaxes.org/photo_database/chronological/

Principle #1: Black and white photography

         This photograph was taken during a time when only black and white photography was available. Black and white puts more emotion in this photo and makes the viewer wonder what this photo is about.

Principle #2: What feelings does the image create?

         This image creates a lot of emotion. This photo makes the viewer think of why this photo was taken and why there are two little kids on the ground sleeping against the wall.

Principle #3: Use of Shadows

         The shadows seem to be from natural light and not from forced light. There is a shadow behind the little boy which makes the viewer wonder where it is from because the object does not appear in the photo.

Why I chose this image:

         I chose this image because it really stuck out to me. Seeing the two little kids sitting and laying on the ground really caught my attention.

Photo taken: 1944

Photo by: Ansel Adams

Source: https://www.britannica.com/technology/photography/Perfecting-the-medium-c-1900-c-1945

Principle #1: In or out of focus

      The image is very much so in focus. The sharpness of the image brings out each object in the photo very clearly.

Principle #2: Background compliments or detracts from composition

      There are mountains in the background of this image and it really compliments the entirety of the image. I think it makes the image a little more interesting because without the mountains, the image would be plain and boring.

Principle #3: Quality of Light

     The lighting in this image is very engaging and in fact is what drew my eye to this image. There isn’t too much lighting in this picture but just enough to enhance the quality and beauty of this image. The fact that the lighting is backlight brings out the texture and the outlining of the objects very well.

Why I chose this image:

     I chose this image because I personally enjoy nature photography and often have an eye for it. The quality of this photo and the lighting inside this photo immediately caught my attention. I also enjoy how this photo is in black and white.

   

Photo taken: 2014

Photo by: James Nachtwey

Source: http://time.com/3593169/best-photojournalism-of-2014/

Principle #1: Exposure time

     Freeze action was used to take this picture to create freeze motion and sharpness. The freeze action creates a feeling of wonder and it freezes the feeling and action of chaos.

Principle #2: Background compliments or detracts from composition

     The background compliments the image. It complements the subjects as well. There is not much going on in the background, it is just an empty field. If there was something going on in the background, I feel like it would distract the rest of the image and be too cluttered.

Principle #3: Rule of thirds

     This image is a perfect example of Rule of Thirds. The photographer took this image with the subjects off center and not directly in the center of the image.

Why I chose this image:

    I chose this image because I thought it was again, very clear in quality and the camera brought out the sharpness in the subjects. The colors of the image are very vibrant and also caught my eye.

Chapter 2

Photo by: unknown

Source: https://shuttermaniac.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/bill-elly-smith-c-1948-3.jpg?w=614 

The image above represents a photo that was taken with a 35mm SLR Camera. 

The pre-digital photographic technology researched was the 35mm SLR camera. SLR stands for single-lens reflex. The first SLR camera was built in Hungary in 1948. Although the SLR camera originated in Europe, the innovation later moved to Japan to a company called Asahi Optical. The first SLR made in Japan took place in 1952. Asahi Optical kept thinking of new and better ways to make the SLR camera better and they soon came out with a new camera a few yearslater in 1957 which then included the instant return mirror. Back when the first few SLRs were invented, there was no such thing as aperturepriority or shutter priority. Today, technology has come a long way, companies keep coming out with new models with new and different features to help with taking photos a lot more fun and interesting for the photographer while the photograph’s quality is a lot better. 

In the opinion of the article by Petersen's Photographic, the 35mm SLR camera is the most versatile camera. According to Cameron Knight, most 35mm films cannot compete against most modern digital cameras in terms of resolution. This SLR camera should be meant to be for photographers in the business or for anyone who is serious in perusing the career or if it is a number one hobby of theirs.

This innovation has helped photographers and photojournalists in many ways. The camera’s qualities have helped and still do in fact help the photojournalist capture the emotion in photos a lot clearer than the normal digital camera. The quality of the 35mm SLR camera is also a lot better and clearer. For most photographers and photojournalists, the most favored feature in today’s SLR camera is the focallength and the interchangeable lenses that are offered. Without the SLR camera being invented back in 1948, the camera would not be where it is today, and that is appreciated by all photojournalists and photographers everywhere.

Photographer Margaret Bourke has taken a lot of famous pictures that show emotion and natural disaster but I feel like some of them would be more clear and easier to read what they are about if they were in color so that is another reason the SLR camera invention is appreciated by many so that now, photographers and photojournalists have the ability to take photos in color.

The SLR camera is also easy enough for someone to self-teach themselves and this is exactly what famous twentieth century photographer Gordon Parks did at a very young age. Cameras and photography today lets people become interested in photography and it is a great hobby for many. 

I agree with what Professor Nordell said and that is that we as people take photography for granted. People don't really think about the history of how photography and photojournalism came about and I think it is very important to think every so often.

I took this picture below on a phone at the Big E. I believe that I would have enjoyed taking my picture a lot better if I took it with a SLR camera. I think the picture would end up coming out with a much better quality and it would bring out the colors more without making them seem blurred.

Chapter One- Can Photographs Change the World?

Can photographs change the world? This is a question that results in a matter of opinion. To a certain extent, I believe that photography does indeed change the world. I think photography changes the perspective of how people look at the world. I think photography also gives photographers and others who enjoy the art of photography many different ways of exploring the world and gives us many different and neat opportunities. As Nationalgeographics states, “photographers use their cameras as tools of exploration, passports to inner sanctums, instruments for change. Their images are proof that photography matters—now more than ever.”

Photography is also a way that one can keep memories forever. Photography makes it possible for an individual to look back on a photograph taken 50 years ago and instantaneously remember that very moment. Millions of people from all across the world take pictures every day, whether it be from their smartphone or from a digital camera.

Photography can also change the world in the way that for example, photographs from a tragedy can help people see all of the negativity that is going on in the world and this might make them see the world in a different light whether it be good or bad. Photographs may also make people see what needs to change in the world. As said by Vice News, tragic photographs “stay with you”.

Source: http://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2015/09/03/canada-woman-had-tried-to-sponsor-boy-who-drowned-off-turkey 

The photograph above changed the world in many ways and helped people realize all of the tragedy going on all around the world today.

According to Jonathan Klein of Getty Images, photographs “provoke us to step up and do something”. Photos can also be enjoyed by photographs being seen from across the world, to get a feel of what is happening around the world and to understand other cultures.

I do agree with The Digital Journalist which states that some people feel like “words are more important”. This can be true for most people. A lot of people will just often look at a photograph without really taking the time to actually study the photograph to really know or wonder what the photograph actually is and what it’s about. It’s all about people’s perspectives and what people enjoy personally that would “change the world”.

Like ProfessorNordell mentioned, books can also make huge impacts on peoples’ lives.

This photograph taken on the day of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting affected me a lot. This photo shows a lot of emotion that the children are facing. I don’t think that any child should go through this pain that these children are facing at the moment this photo was taken. This photograph really hits home for me since this tragic event occurred in my home state.
This event soon hit all of the news stations all across the world including photographs like this.

Photo by: SHANNON HICKS
Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sandy-hook-american-kid-has-died-gun-every-other-day-n478746

Book Introduction

What exactly is photojournalism? Photojournalism is a type of journalism that includes pictures instead of words to tell a story. Photojournalism should make the audience feel like they are a part of the story and it should show emotion. Photojournalism is everywhere. Whether it be in the news, newspapers, magazines, social media, or even billboards. Photojournalism is a part of our everyday lives.

A photographer will “shoot a wide range of subjects” as photojournalist, Jason Henske explained in his video_____. He also explains that each day, photos that you take can all be different from the previous day. That is why I find photojournalism so interesting, because you never know what you’ll see and what you’ll capture on a camera. To me, photojournalism can be anything and everything.



It is important to know the history of photojournalism because it is important to know how photojournalism started and how drastically photojournalism has changed throughout the years. Just like the video stated in “Why Study History”, “understanding the past is the key to understanding the present”. This quote really stuck out to me. Without history, we wouldn’t be where we are in this world today. It is important for us to look back and see the progress we made in this world, whether it be with general history or with photojournalism. History helps us appreciate everything that we have.

Photo by: Aymen Boumyza 

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/401594491744262451/

Photo By: Johnathan Auch 

Source:  http://jonathanauch.com/occupywallst-cleaning-day/

What is Photojournalism?

To me, photojournalism can mean just about anything you see in the news. In some way, it's almost like you can't escape photojournalism. From newspapers and magazines to internet and television, photojournalism is everywhere and is a part of our everyday life. Photojournalism is a way of communicating something in the news without actually talking about it.

When I think about photojournalism, I think about journalism with visuals. Whether it be Hollywood entertainment, sports entertainment, local news or national news, there are many types of photojournalism. Personally, I enjoy photojournalism because I think seeing a visual makes it easier to understand the story being told. Photojournalism also captures more emotion in a situation rather than just a simple article and it gives the viewer a little more emotion also. A picture says a thousand words.

I think this photo is a perfect example of what photojournalism is. This photo is showing pure emotion of pro Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps winning a race. The viewer of this photo is able to see and feel the emotion that Phelps felt in this exact moment of his life.

                                Photo by: Natalie Behring
                                Image Source: http://www.nataliebehring.com/