PHOTOJOURNALISM

VS
PHOTOGRAPHY
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• Photography is a beautiful art form where the artist controls what the
viewer sees. While a camera translates literally the image in front of
it, photographers still have the opportunities to stage photos and
manipulate the scene. Additionally, with photography, many artists
use Photoshop or another photo editing system to alter the reality of
the photo. With photography, there are no limits or regulations as to
what you create. However, this is not true with photojournalism.
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• In photojournalism, the photographer needs to have more than just the
eye for the photo. They must accurately portray an event or scene
while still maintaining a fascinating composition. In addition, the
photographer needs to be fast and fearless and be willing to push
boundaries in order to get just the right shot.
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• EXAMPLE:
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1. LIGHT AND SHADOWS
When it comes to capturing a captivating photograph, many people
may believe that it’s all about light. While illumination is important,
darkness is an equally compelling component. Showcasing the shapes
and darkness shadows cast is a surprising way to enhance a
composition. Here, we explain the ways in which you can master the
art of shadow photography.
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• RULE OF THIRDS
• So I’ve just told you that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to
composition and then the first thing I write about is the ‘rule’ of thirds. In
my defence, I didn’t come up with the name. The rule of thirds is very
simple. You divide the frame into 9 equal rectangles, 3 across and 3 down
as illustrated below. Many camera manufacturers have actually included
the capability to display this grid in live view mode. Check your camera’s
manual to see how to turn on this feature.
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• FRAMING
• The role of any rule of composition is to draw the eye into a
photograph. Framing refers to using elements of a scene to create a
frame within your frame. For example, you might shoot through a
doorway, pulled back curtains, branches, fences, tunnels, or arches to
highlight your subject. Adding a focal point through framing shows a
viewer exactly where to look.
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• Reflection photography, also referred to as mirror photography, is

when you use reflective surfaces to create an artistic echo of a scene.
This type of photography can add an interesting spin to locations that
are hotspots for photographers such as oceans, lakes, puddles, and
even rain drops.
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• SELECTIVE FOCUS
• A particularly effective method for handling the depth that’s missing from a
photograph is to use selective focus creatively, restricting depth of field to
create focus blur that emphasizes or disguises specific elements in the frame.
Background focus blur is a valued and frequently applied technique in many
styles of photography—portrait, wedding and product photographers, to
name a few, use it to great effect—but the benefits are often overlooked by
landscape photographers who zealously strive for front-to-back sharpness.
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• DEPTH OF FIELD
• For many cameras, depth of field (DOF) is the distance between the
nearest and the farthest objects that are in acceptably sharp focus in
an image. The depth of field can be calculated based on focal length,
distance to subject, the acceptable circle of confusion size, and
aperture. A particular depth of field may be chosen for technical or
artistic purposes. Limitations of depth of field can sometimes be
overcome with various techniques/equipment.
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