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Photojournalism

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

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Meaning and Types of Photojournalism

  • Photojournalism is news photography that supports or tells a news story.
  • It became possible with the invention of half-tone printing in the 1880s, allowing photos to be printed in newspapers.
  • A photojournalist captures real-life events and may also write short descriptions to go with the images.
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Composition in Photojournalism

  • Composition refers to how elements are arranged within a photograph to make it meaningful and impactful.
  • Good composition helps the viewer understand the message instantly.
  • The Rule of Thirds is a basic framing rule where key elements are placed along imaginary lines dividing the frame into thirds.
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Photo Feature and Photo Editing

  • A photo feature (or photo essay) is a series of photographs that together tell a complete story on a topic.
  • Photo essays can be about people, places, events, or social issues.
  • The photo editor is responsible for selecting, arranging, and assigning photojournalists to stories.

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Photojournalism is news photography that supportsThere are several specialized formsComposition refers to how elementsA photo feature

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