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What is Photojournalism?

Have you ever wondered how photojournalists take pictures? With these pictures, they show such creativity and tell profound stories. It’s funny how people often get confused about the difference between photography and photojournalism. But one thing’s for sure: both give a perspective behind the lens that no one can imagine without such focused attention. Let’s dive into a world full of lessons about photojournalism!

Photojournalism is basically about sharing untold stories, capturing every moment of them. In short: it’s storytelling through photos. Think of it as journalism, but instead of paragraphs, the photographer uses real, unedited moments to show what’s happening in the world—news events, human stories, issues, victories, tragedies—everything.

At first, people might think it’s as simple as taking pictures. Well, if you’re a professional, it may not be as hard as it sounds, but if you’re still learning and trying to understand its concepts, you’ll need plenty of time to master it. Photojournalism is the craft of capturing real events, people, and moments in a way that informs the public.



ANGLES WITH DEFINITIONS 

In snapping a great momentum, there are some photojournalism angles and shots that can help you take better pictures:

1. Eye-level Camera Angle
-The simplest and most commonly used angle is the eye-level angle. By using this neutral angle, you can get a really close-up image of your subject.

2. Low Angle 
-Choosing a low-angle shot requires looking up at your subject from below their eye level and shooting upwards.

3. High Angle 
-High angle shots can significantly alter the impression of your photos, making your subject seem smaller and the surroundings appear vaster. The perspective of a high angle can result in a much more dramatic picture.

4. Bird's Eye View Angle 
-A more extreme version of the high angle is the bird’s-eye view angle. This is when you need to be positioned so that you’re looking down over your subject.

5.Wide Shot 
-A more extreme version of the high angle is the bird’s-eye view angle. This is when you need to be positioned so that you’re looking down over your subject.

6. Close-up Shot 
-Close-up photographs refer to a tightly cropped image that shows your subject up close, with much more detail than the human eye would perceive.

7. Medium Shot 
-Medium shots typically show the subject from their head to their waist. These shots are great for capturing both the facial expressions and body language of your subject.

8. Over-the-shoulder Shot 
-This shot is captured from over someone’s shoulder, making it feel like you’re right there, experiencing the moment yourself.

Well-known Photojournalists 

1. Candice Bergen 



































2. Ann Curry 































3. Mathew Brady 



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