Introduction to the History of Photojournalism

Photojournalism is the image documentation of events through "a phototjournalist’s ethical, unbiased and well informed viewpoint" states Professor Nordell. As a result, the images captured by photojournalists “gives us an understanding of other people and cultures" in Joanna Hayes' video. The impact the images stir up, Hayes' video emphasizes that "history helps us to appreciate multiple perspectives and interpretations."

Photojournalists, like Jason Henske, who work in the field of a local newspaper " are closer to their subjects" In Henske’s case since there is little separation from "feelings as a photographer and as a friend" in a small town, the conflict of separation brings into question whether a photojournalist’s image is unequivocally objective. Inherently there is a reason or multiple why a photojournalist chose a subject or more in a particular event.

The selected subject in a particular image of an event is chosen, according to Professor Nordell, as a verb to highlight a perspective. The audience viewing the images process their own interpretation based on limited or extensive knowledge of an event. Essentially the photojournalist's aim to capture the verb will impact the audience’s perspective.

Photojournalism through images, in Joanna Hayes' video, "keep us informed on current events as they unfold" as well as providing "the window into the past."

Photo by the Somali Ministry of Tourism 
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Photo by Arthur Nazaryan 

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