Photojournalism: a way of life

Abstract

The skilled photojournalist selects the significant moment. His pictures have the quality of truth and believability. They may inform , enlighten, convince, and persuade. That is why the author believes that the photographer who uses this universal language has a great social responsibility. His success will depend on bow well he penetrates and probes the problems of our times and communicates ideas, facts, opinions and emotions with inspirational vIsion. According to Bill Brand: Photography has "1l0" matter how it is achieved. The photographer c reates the work not only by choosing and composing the subject, but also by choosing the camera lens and film, and by all the darkroom work he does - manipulating tone and contrast.