Photojournalist
(noun)
A person who uses photographs to tell news stories or to document events, people, and places for the media.
Origin:
The term 'photojournalist' was first used in the early 20th century to describe journalists who specialize in using photographs to tell news stories. it is derived from the words 'photo' meaning 'light' and 'journalist' meaning 'a person who writes for news publications'.
Examples:
- Renowned photojournalist, Steve McCurry, is famous for his images of people and cultures around the world.
- As a photojournalist, I feel it's my responsibility to capture the truth and tell the story through my images.
- Photojournalists often work in difficult and dangerous conditions to bring us images that help us understand the world better.
- A successful photojournalist must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to tell a story with a single image.
- Some of the most famous photojournalists of our time include Robert Capa, W. Eugene Smith, and Don McCullin.