Photojournalism-the art or practice of communicating news by photographs, especially in magazines.
Photography and Photojournalism has a few differences. For instance, Photojournalism is usually explaining a story or a series of events with pictures. The job of a Photojournalist is to capture the images of the event enough so, that the images are narrating themselves. However Photography is usually images of an event or thing over time.
NPPA is the National Press Photographers Associations. This groups pushes for higher standards of photojournalism, understanding every side of a story in specific events, as well as document the world we live in.
The code of ethics were created to promote the highest quality of visual journalism and these codes are:
- Be accurate and comprehensive
- Resist being manipulated by staged photo
- Be complete and provide context when photographing. Avoid presenting one’s own biases in the work.
- Treat all subjects with respect and dignity.
- While photographing subjects do not alter or influence events.
- Do not manipulate images or add or alter sound in any way that can mislead viewers
- Do not pay sources for information or participation.
- Do not accept gifts from those who might seek to influence coverage.
- Do not sabotage other journalists.