Photojournalism

After skyping with Ron Galella in class and proceeding to watch the documentary Smash His Camera at home, I have a clear understanding of why many people have viewed and currently view his practices of photojournalism as creepy and a form of legal stalking. Individuals who become the subject matter of the paparazzi are faced with the dilemma of whether or not their privacy is infringed upon. For example, Galella would pay doormen to tell him where a certain celebrity was heading. Once, Galella…

chasing his dream and also working for the French military as a photographer, Cartier-Bresson, inspired by Robert Capa, changed his whole approach to photography. Leaving his surrealist thoughts behind, he became intrigued by photojournalism. As the demand for photojournalism increased, complications for photographers practicing the art…

This research aims to describe the philosophical standpoint of the selected journalist regarding their ethical decision-making. The Normative Ethical Theory was used by the researchers to frame the methodology of the study as well as complement better understanding of the decision-making of these photojournalists. This theory encompasses the general sides of the ethical decision-making of the selected photojournalists, whether they would act upon the consequences of their actions (Teleological),…

success of his presidential election to his photograph, which was widely distributed (Urtron, 2013). Other individuals including presidents, famous performers, and presently people around the world can owe some of their success to photography or photojournalism because it showcases who we especially because it is now circulated in mass media. Since the use of photography events throughout history were witnessed almost virtually. Politics, wars, and discoveries, usually hidden events were…

What is the true purpose of photojournalism? Is it to show the beauty of the photograph in itself, or to show the devastating disasters of life? Nora Ephron, in her essay, “The Boston Photograph,” is able to distinguish between the two. She believes photos should disturb the reader, causing evocative thoughts. What other purpose do photographs have? Yes, photographs can be exquisite reminiscences of the past, but photographs also can serve the purpose of conveying greater meanings. Her main…

Viviane Dalles photographer followed the lives of teenage mothers in the North of France to understand the lives of these young people that the French population stigmatize and stereotype. Her report is currently on display at the photojournalism festival Visa pour l'image in Perpignan. They have 14, 15 or 17 years and become mothers at an age when others graduate from middle scool, or hight school and just begin to dream of their adult lives. Teenage mothers are intriguing. So the society…

The name of a famous and glorious photographer would be Robert Capa. This famous photographer was not only known by the name Robert Capa, but also by the name that he had originally been given was Endre Erno Friedmann. The reason why he was known by another name was because he realized that he would earn more money at the time if he made his name sound more like a rich American rather than a poor man that was from Hungary. Robert Capa’s nationality was Hungarian but he eventually became an…

Nora Ephron, former reporter for the New York Post and columnist and senior editor for the Esquire, thinks it would be a good thing if more photographs of death and dying were published by newspapers (176) and gives many reasons why but I’m going to have to disagree with her. The Boston Photographs was an article that talks about images of a woman who died in a tragic accident in 1975. What really sparked up the conversation was that her dead body was published in the article in the Boston…

very important that the picture is taken at the right time. It can go from looking really good to really bad it all depends on the timing. Skateboarding photography has been around for quite a while “beginning of modern photojournalism took place in 1925”. Skateboarding started around 1958, It was created by surfers.Surfboard companies like makaha and hobie started making better quality skateboards”As surfing becomes more popular, Skating becomes a way to surf when there are no waves”.…

PART I: My initial reaction after viewing this picture is that this individual looks scared, confused, sad, and lost. It feels like she has no way out. My opinion is strictly based on the look in her eyes. It appears that the position that she is in is not by choice, she might be influenced by her religion or culture. In my opinion, the rifle on her face makes it evident that this maybe the only solution. PART II: Research the artist and the artwork. Shirin Neshat, was born on March 26,…