Photojournalists are viewers to the world around them, they see people in danger and in pain by just showing up to work. Getting involved isn’t only good for just journalists and their focuses. It can also be good for journalism as a whole and for the public (Jacobitz). Although, there will at times be some situations that can’t be controlled, there are always ways in which help can be given, it’s just what you take advantage of as an opening. Since photojournalists are in the position of being where others need assistance, they should put aside the camera when there’s a very high chance that their actions will help others or prevent harm.
The job of a photojournalist is to capture events or stories, and for that reason, they are likely to be in situations where others are in need of help. There are not always going to be people who are trained to help or deal with certain circumstances. These kinds of people seek out dangerous situations where they document people who obviously need support, even though it’s nearly impossible for only one photographer to …show more content…
Choose their job, sometimes has them risking their lives while watching others who might be losing or risking theirs as well. Their profession is a choice that can be influenced by morals, interest, or ¬they just care for whatever the subject may be, which a reason why they should step in is. They put themselves in these situations to take a photo that expresses a message to the audience. If the viewers are upset or react in a strong way by looking at an image, that is something most journalists want, for readers to feel something. Most don’t work as photojournalists for the money; they are putting themselves in danger for a reason. Kevin Carter, a member of “The Bang Bang Club,” a group of photojournalists in South Africa who documented Apartheid, was interviewed about his influential photograph of “The Vulture and the Little Girl.” He
The job of a photojournalist is to capture events or stories, and for that reason, they are likely to be in situations where others are in need of help. There are not always going to be people who are trained to help or deal with certain circumstances. These kinds of people seek out dangerous situations where they document people who obviously need support, even though it’s nearly impossible for only one photographer to …show more content…
Choose their job, sometimes has them risking their lives while watching others who might be losing or risking theirs as well. Their profession is a choice that can be influenced by morals, interest, or ¬they just care for whatever the subject may be, which a reason why they should step in is. They put themselves in these situations to take a photo that expresses a message to the audience. If the viewers are upset or react in a strong way by looking at an image, that is something most journalists want, for readers to feel something. Most don’t work as photojournalists for the money; they are putting themselves in danger for a reason. Kevin Carter, a member of “The Bang Bang Club,” a group of photojournalists in South Africa who documented Apartheid, was interviewed about his influential photograph of “The Vulture and the Little Girl.” He