ABSTRACT

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context. Outlining the history and theory of photojournalism, this textbook explains its historical and contemporary development; who creates, selects and circulates images; and the ethics, aesthetics and politics of the practice. Carefully chosen, international case studies represent a cross section of key photographers, practices and periods within photojournalism, enabling students to understand the central questions and critical concepts. Illustrated with a range of photographs and case material, including interviews with contemporary photojournalists, this book is essential reading for students taking university and college courses on photography within a wide range of disciplines and includes an annotated guide to further reading and a glossary of terms to further expand your studies.

chapter 1|15 pages

What Is Photojournalism?

chapter 2|26 pages

History and Development of Photojournalism

chapter 3|18 pages

The Single Image and the Photostory

chapter 4|15 pages

Photojournalism Today

chapter 5|25 pages

Power and Representation

chapter 6|20 pages

Ethics

chapter 7|23 pages

Aesthetics

chapter 8|12 pages

A Network of Trusted Witnesses