The two faces of photojournalism

Linkster · 27th June 2003

The professions of journalism and photojournalism are till today considered two separate identities, though both inseparable. Journalist be definition are 'writers' and photojournalist are 'photographers'. Simple ain't it?

After serving a bit in local papers, there was something I realised being a writer; the pixmen are supposed to be a jack of all ... ... ... ...

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jeff49er · 27th June 2003

So wat is ya interest? Nature? Wild animals? Politics? Socialogy?

Obzervr · 3rd July 2003

Hi,

I read the article but I am not a writer or photojournalist. However, I find the idea of being able to convey social problems like material or intellectual poverty, injustices, group think etc. through thoughtful photos very interesting. Maybe one day I can try that. Any links for examples of such pictures?

regards

Linkster · 3rd July 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Obzervr
Any links for examples of such pictures?

Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Photo Contest Winners

Photojournalist - Behind the Viewfinder

this list is by no means exhaustive..

weich · 6th July 2003

I do think that photos in the Straits Time Interactive gallery aree really good. Some of them really do tell a story, much like an article.

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Linkster Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Membina Court Posts: 499	The two faces of photojournalism The professions of journalism and photojournalism are till today considered two separate identities, though both inseparable. Journalist be definition are 'writers' and photojournalist are 'photographers'. Simple ain't it? After serving a bit in local papers, there was something I realised being a writer; the pixmen are supposed to be a jack of all ... ... ... ... more at the linkprovided

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jeff49er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Punggol Park Posts: 2,019	Photojournalism So wat is ya interest? Nature? Wild animals? Politics? Socialogy?

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Obzervr Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Khatib - Singapore Posts: 351	Hi, I read the article but I am not a writer or photojournalist. However, I find the idea of being able to convey social problems like material or intellectual poverty, injustices, group think etc. through thoughtful photos very interesting. Maybe one day I can try that. Any links for examples of such pictures? regards

6th July 2003	#5
weich New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 12	I do think that photos in the Straits Time Interactive gallery aree really good. Some of them really do tell a story, much like an article.