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What is a primary concern regarding citizen journalism?
What is a primary concern regarding citizen journalism?
Why might citizen journalism be considered valuable despite its criticisms?
Why might citizen journalism be considered valuable despite its criticisms?
What distinguishes visual storytellers from traditional photojournalists?
What distinguishes visual storytellers from traditional photojournalists?
What distinguishes photojournalism from other types of photography?
What distinguishes photojournalism from other types of photography?
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What impact has the rise of citizen journalism had on professional photojournalism?
What impact has the rise of citizen journalism had on professional photojournalism?
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Which event marked the beginning of photojournalism in America?
Which event marked the beginning of photojournalism in America?
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What was a significant technological advancement for photojournalism during its golden age?
What was a significant technological advancement for photojournalism during its golden age?
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What role do major news outlets like CNN play in relation to citizen journalism?
What role do major news outlets like CNN play in relation to citizen journalism?
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What is one reason that great photojournalists continue to gain attention despite an overabundance of images?
What is one reason that great photojournalists continue to gain attention despite an overabundance of images?
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How did the advent of the 35mm camera impact photojournalism?
How did the advent of the 35mm camera impact photojournalism?
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What characteristic of photojournalism is emphasized in its definition?
What characteristic of photojournalism is emphasized in its definition?
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How does the availability of cameras among the general public affect photojournalism?
How does the availability of cameras among the general public affect photojournalism?
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What is a potential negative outcome of amateur photography during significant events?
What is a potential negative outcome of amateur photography during significant events?
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What was a limitation of the Box Camera used in early photojournalism?
What was a limitation of the Box Camera used in early photojournalism?
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During which time frame did the golden age of photojournalism occur?
During which time frame did the golden age of photojournalism occur?
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Why are photojournalists considered important to democracy?
Why are photojournalists considered important to democracy?
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What was a notable contribution of Walker Evans during the Great Depression?
What was a notable contribution of Walker Evans during the Great Depression?
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What is depicted in Dorothea Lange's famous photo known as the 'migrant mother'?
What is depicted in Dorothea Lange's famous photo known as the 'migrant mother'?
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Which major event was Gordon Parks known for documenting?
Which major event was Gordon Parks known for documenting?
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How did the announcement of Life magazine ceasing publication in 1972 impact perceptions of photojournalism?
How did the announcement of Life magazine ceasing publication in 1972 impact perceptions of photojournalism?
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What significant change has occurred in photojournalism since the rise of the internet?
What significant change has occurred in photojournalism since the rise of the internet?
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What did various magazines like Life and Sports Illustrated change about event documentation?
What did various magazines like Life and Sports Illustrated change about event documentation?
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What did Walker Evans' photographs commonly feature?
What did Walker Evans' photographs commonly feature?
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What lifestyle were Dorothea Lange's 'migrant mother' and her children depicted living?
What lifestyle were Dorothea Lange's 'migrant mother' and her children depicted living?
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Study Notes
Photojournalism History
- Photojournalists are vital for informed societies, documenting real-life stories authentically. They differ from commercial photographers, focusing on journalistic integrity.
- Photojournalism is a type of reporting, not art, though artistic expression can be part of it. Photojournalism provides visual support for news stories, with some images telling their own story without accompanying text.
- The Crimean War saw the British government's initial attempts at war photography using box cameras, a bulky, time-consuming method.
- Early American photojournalism relied on box cameras, like the ones used in the American Civil War, by Mathew Brady.
- The 1930s to 1960s saw the Golden Age of Photojournalism, marked by the 35mm Leica camera and commercial flash. This invention made cameras portable, allowing photojournalists to document news events easily.
The Great Depression
- The Great Depression prompted photographers to document people's lives in poverty. These images offered a stark look into the struggles of people experiencing hardship.
- Walker Evans documented ordinary people through their daily lives, capturing universal human experiences in poverty.
- Dorothea Lange's "Migrant Mother" image famously portrayed the struggles of Depression-era families, focusing on one mother and her children.
Modern-Day Photojournalism
- Photography moved to magazines like Life, Sports Illustrated, and Paris Match. News events that may have once never been seen by the public become visible.
- Photojournalism adapted, becoming more easily consumed by the growth of the internet and the increasing availability of photos.
- Today, photojournalism is still alive and vibrant, appearing on websites and in print, as impactful in its digital forms as its physical ones.
Citizen Journalism
- "Citizen journalism" is increasingly important, with more people having cameras (even phones), capturing events.
- While citizen journalism offers quick news coverage, objectivity is questioned. The quality of the photos can sometimes be inconsistent.
The Future of Photojournalism
- Citizen journalists are increasing the number of photos, but quality of photojournalism still matters. The best photojournalists remain vital in an era of abundant images.
- Visual storytellers are emerging as a new generation of photojournalists, using creative and often artistic approaches.
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Explore the evolution of photojournalism from its early days during the Crimean War to the Golden Age spanning the 1930s to 1960s. This quiz delves into the significance of photojournalists in documenting real-life stories, particularly during pivotal historical moments like the Great Depression. Test your knowledge on the techniques and innovations that shaped this field.
