Learn about photojournalism from A to Z with GAIA PHOTOS Director Morten Svenningsen.
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Nepal based photojournalist Morten Svenningsen talks about Photojournalism From A to Z in a recent article he wrote that’s appearing on Ezine. Let's have a look.
Photojournalism From A to Z
A for "Art?"
Photojournalism clearly contains an aesthetic element characteristic to art. But some observers object to the idea of photojournalism as art. Journalism in general is about reporting facts. Does Art connote something artificial? Or is it simply putting style over content?
If photojournalism is art, does it necessarily become more of a commodity, more "entertainment" and less "truth"? - In other words, is it appropriate to look at photos of human suffering while sipping champagne in an art gallery or lattés over a photo book? There is no short and definite answers to these questions, so let the debate rage on!
B for "Black & White"
This was pretty much all there was during the first hundred years of photojournalism. When color photojournalism started appearing more regularly in print, from the 1960s and onwards, it was initially met with some resentment, even accusations of vulgarity.
During the 1980s photojournalism was more dominated by color photos and today, interestingly, black and white is again in, not from inevitability any longer, but as an accepted stylistic choice. An argument often heard is that black and white photos focuses the viewers attention on the content of the photo, rater than the photo itself.
C for "Canon vs. Nikon"
Canon and Nikon are two of the biggest camera manufacturers in the world today. Photojournalists often engage in friendly mud-throwing contests between the Canonians and Nikonians. Both camera systems are excellent though, with a big catalogue of lenses to go along and service centers located around the world.
D for "Digital Photography"
Digital cameras have had a profound impact on photojournalism. No more darkroom maneuvers are needed. Photos can now be delivered almost instantaneous from anywhere in the world. You don't have to choose between color or black/white film before you shoot. And you can have 20 "rolls" of film on a memory card the size of a stamp.
But in spite of all these helpful improvements, has the actual quality of photojournalism improved as a result? It has certainly led to a flooding of the photo-market, and the fear is that prices dwindle to a point where it's no longer economically viable for many professionals to make a living of it. The line between professionals and amateurs starts to blur.
Please continue reading about Photojournalism From A to Z right here.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The article's author, photojournalist Morten Svenningsen, is also the founder and director of Gaia Photos, an international forum for global photojournalism online. With a team of 52 top photojournalists from around the world, Gaia Photos is your possibility to follow and comment on photojournalistic work, as it is produced and published!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
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My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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Photo © John Brown All Rights Reserved - Follow Me On Twitter
Nepal based photojournalist Morten Svenningsen talks about Photojournalism From A to Z in a recent article he wrote that’s appearing on Ezine. Let's have a look.
Photojournalism From A to Z
A for "Art?"
Photojournalism clearly contains an aesthetic element characteristic to art. But some observers object to the idea of photojournalism as art. Journalism in general is about reporting facts. Does Art connote something artificial? Or is it simply putting style over content?
If photojournalism is art, does it necessarily become more of a commodity, more "entertainment" and less "truth"? - In other words, is it appropriate to look at photos of human suffering while sipping champagne in an art gallery or lattés over a photo book? There is no short and definite answers to these questions, so let the debate rage on!
B for "Black & White"
This was pretty much all there was during the first hundred years of photojournalism. When color photojournalism started appearing more regularly in print, from the 1960s and onwards, it was initially met with some resentment, even accusations of vulgarity.
During the 1980s photojournalism was more dominated by color photos and today, interestingly, black and white is again in, not from inevitability any longer, but as an accepted stylistic choice. An argument often heard is that black and white photos focuses the viewers attention on the content of the photo, rater than the photo itself.
C for "Canon vs. Nikon"
Canon and Nikon are two of the biggest camera manufacturers in the world today. Photojournalists often engage in friendly mud-throwing contests between the Canonians and Nikonians. Both camera systems are excellent though, with a big catalogue of lenses to go along and service centers located around the world.
D for "Digital Photography"
Digital cameras have had a profound impact on photojournalism. No more darkroom maneuvers are needed. Photos can now be delivered almost instantaneous from anywhere in the world. You don't have to choose between color or black/white film before you shoot. And you can have 20 "rolls" of film on a memory card the size of a stamp.
But in spite of all these helpful improvements, has the actual quality of photojournalism improved as a result? It has certainly led to a flooding of the photo-market, and the fear is that prices dwindle to a point where it's no longer economically viable for many professionals to make a living of it. The line between professionals and amateurs starts to blur.
Please continue reading about Photojournalism From A to Z right here.
You can also Follow Me On Twitter.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The article's author, photojournalist Morten Svenningsen, is also the founder and director of Gaia Photos, an international forum for global photojournalism online. With a team of 52 top photojournalists from around the world, Gaia Photos is your possibility to follow and comment on photojournalistic work, as it is produced and published!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
GAIA Photography and Photojournalism
Follow Me On Twitter
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