photo journalism

the art or practice of communicating news by photographs, especially in magazines’

 

the difference between the two: Photojournalism implies a connection with the Press- magazines or Newspapers- the more modern Digital camera of vanguard service here. Photography is an art form in its own right- Gina Lollobrigida is a commercial photographer, but not, strictly speaking a photojournalist. Newspaper photographers such as the fictional Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen could be classed as Photojournalists as they work for the papers.

NPPA: National Press Photographers Association

Ethics:  A  professional society that promotes the highest standards in visual journalism, acknowledges concern for every person’s need both to be fully informed about public events and to be recognized as part of the world in which we live.

the media needs ethics because this Code of Ethics attempts to foster the spirit of honesty in all aspects of our professional lives.

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