Photojournalism
(noun)
The use of photographs to tell news stories or to document events, people, and places for the media.
Origin:
The term 'photojournalism' was first used in the early 20th century to describe the practice of using photographs to tell news stories. it is derived from the words 'photo' meaning 'light' and 'journalism' meaning 'the practice of writing for news publications'.
Examples:
- Many newspapers and magazines rely on photojournalism to bring their stories to life.
- Photojournalism allows us to see the world from different perspectives and gain new insights into events and people.
- The advent of digital cameras and editing software has made photojournalism more accessible to a wider range of people.
- Photojournalists often work in difficult and dangerous conditions to bring us images that help us understand the world better.
- Photojournalism is an important tool for advocating for change and raising awareness about important issues.