History of Photojournalism

My motivators:  God:   God is my greatest motivator because He gives me guidance in many aspects of my life. Having faith helps me stay focused on my goals. God the Father  by  Cima da Conegliano Parents: My mom has an unconditional love that keeps me going. My dad is a man of integrity and he taught me the value of hard work. Their lessons guide me in making decisions and push me to be the best version of myself. Sisters: My two little sisters forced me to take on a role of responsibility at home. Because they always copied what I do, I learned to be a leader by example. Health: For me, health is essential because it allows me to stay active in life. Why would I want my body hindering me when trying to experience something on this earth, we're not here for a long time so I want to make sure I'm as healthy as possible through it all. Photo by  LinkedIn Economic Freedom: Economic freedom motivates me to work hard, I'd say I have a thirst for knowledge because...

A. When I read the blogs I felt a mix of thoughts. Katja’s blog made me realize how easy it is for fake images to fool us. When an AI generated image provokes a strong emotional reaction, people are more likely to believe it’s real, like the AI image she posted on her blog. Jameson’s blog discussed "The Falling Man," which is a haunting image to be honest. It really made me think about the human side of tragedies. I liked how he used logic to argue why some images might not be true. Nicole’s blog made me feel a sense of doubt about what I see; she said that the picture of the little girl is untrue, but I went and did some of my own research and I think it depicts truth. I think that truth in photography can be complicated, it's important to think critically about what we see. B. I feel a little more confident in knowing what truth is for me, but truth is also subjective. The different blogs made me understand that my feelings and logic both play roles in determining what ...

"Going Home" photo by  Ed Clark The photograph "Going Home" by Ed Clark shows Chief Petty Officer Graham Jackson playing the accordion beside President Franklin D. Roosevelt's funeral train. I look at faces a little differently after seeing  Betty Lanes'  documentation of a womens movement, where the faces of the people in the picture tell the real story. In this image, the Chief appears sad yet proud. I think this picture captures a powerful moment of loss and respect, and it shows how music can express feelings that words sometimes can't. It also shows how Roosevelt impacted the nation and the connection between leadership and the people.  Photographic Principles: Subject Expression: Chief Petty Officer Graham Jackson's expression is one of sadness and pride. By looking at his face, the viewer is able to recognize the emotion he feels. The tears we see running down his face add to the emotion of the picture.  Background Compliments Composition: In ...

Photo by  Richard Drew One notable controversy in photojournalism is the case of the "Falling Man" photograph taken by Richard Drew during the September 11 attacks in 2001. The image is of a man falling from the World Trade Center in an attemp t to escape the flames and smoke. While the photograph won critical acclaim and highlighted the tragedy of that day, it also sparked heated debate over ethics in photojournalism. Many argued that publishing an image like that was  exploitative, and how it reduc ed the individual to a mere subject of tragedy and pain, while others defended its publication as a stark reminder of the human cost of the attacks. Critics raised concerns about the dignity of the person depicted, as well as the emotional toll on the victims' families. In the face of these criticisms, media outlets struggled with the balance between capturing raw, impactful journalism and respecting the humanity of the individuals involved.  This photo  raise d q...

  Margaret Bourke-White: A Trailblazing Photojournalist   Photo by  Alfred Eisenstaedt A female photojournalist I recently did some research on is a woman named Margaret Bourke-White. Born in New York in 1904, she was always fascinated with photography, and she became a female pioneer who was able to defy gender norms and capture history through her camera lens. She was extremely talented and determined, which helped in her journey to break into a male-dominated field.   The 1920’s were when her career really started to take off. She started working as an industrial photographer where she would document what was happening inside factories and power plants. Th e photos she took of the American workplace at the time caught the eye of Fortune magazine, and so they hired her, and she became the first female photographer to have her work on the front cover . Bourke-White then joined Life magazine in the 1930’s, where she was able to capture photos of the Great Depressi...