PHOTOJOURNALISM...

Photojournalism is the practice of communicating news through photographs, especially in magazines [Oxford Languages, 2020]. This practice came about as a result of the June Days Workers revolt in France (1861-1865), the Crimean War (1853-1856) and the US Civil War (1861-1865) [Photography Talk, 2019]. During this time, these photographs were purely used to enhance the body text rather than lead the article, but eventually, hand-crafted illustrations and written journalistic descriptions were replaced [Photography Talk, 2019].

Photojournalists adopted the style of capturing raw and candid moments during the 1930s, mainly thanks to Henri-Cartier Bresson This has been a key element within the field of photojournalism, helping to bring reality into the press which is something that it often lacked. Using this technique allows for the practice to remain honest and impartial which is key when it comes to journalism as a whole [Tate, 2017].

The most recognisable benefit of photojournalism was the sudden push for social change by highlighting the problems within society. Photojournalism was the first medium to illustrate this to a mass audience using various publications such as magazines [InfoRefuge, 2007]. It also created new opportunities for photographers, creating a more meaningful and important use for their photos