ABSTRACT

The combination of journalism and photography came into its own from the late 1920s. With improved camera technologies came more dynamic images, ushering in a 'golden age' of photojournalism that endured well into the 1960s. Popular modern photojournalism included portraiture of famous figures. Erich Salomon's images of Berlin politicians and socialites spurred a taste for 'candid' portraiture, while Eve Arnold showed celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe behind the scenes. A more choreographed style was represented in Alfred Eisenstaedt and Philippe Halsman's portraits, many of which appeared as Life covers. The 'golden age' of print Photojournalism began its decline in the 1960s: many photographers became frustrated by editors' increasing control over their work, choosing instead to exhibit their images. The rise of television news was another major factor, a medium itself now under threat from the rise of the citizen journalism.