Photojournalism Terms

Intro to Photojournalism

100

• The art of telling news stories through photographs
• Combines photography skills with journalistic principles
• Captures real-world events, people, and places
• Documents history as it happens
• Creates visual narratives that inform and educate

What is Photojournalism?

200

An art form that includes many styles and techniques. It involves both manipulation and artistic expression.

What is a photographer?

300

• Strong ethical principles
• Quick thinking and adaptability
• Technical photography skills
• Research and storytelling abilities
• Good observation skills
• Cultural sensitivity

What are essential traits of a photojournalist?

400

• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
• Various Lenses
• Memory Cards
• Basic Editing Software
• Tripod

What is basic equipment?

500

• Newspaper Photographer
• Magazine Contributor
• Wire Service Photographer
• Freelance Photojournalist
• Digital News Platform Contributor
• Documentary Photographer
• Social Media Journalist

What are career opportunities?

History of Photojournalism

100

Used by artists for centuries to accurately project images onto a surface for drawing.

What is the camera obscura?

200

The first known photograph, capturing a view from a window, showcasing the potential of capturing real-world scenes.

What is heliography?

300

Popularized by Louis Daguerre, this process produced highly detailed images on a silver-plated sheet, often used for portraits and landscapes

What is Daguerreotype?

400

Developed by William Henry Fox Talbot, this process allowed for multiple prints from a negative, expanding the accessibility of photography.

What is Calotype?

500

Was coined by Frank Luther Mott, and the concept became more widely recognized after World War II.

What is photojournalism?

Photojournalism Ethics

100

• Truth and accuracy in representation
• Objectivity in coverage
• Fairness to subjects
• Transparency in methods
• Independence from influence
• Accountability for work

What is Core Ethical Principles?

200

• Present events as they actually happened
• No staged or posed photos
• Minimal editing
• Maintain original context
• Document time, place, and circumstances

What is Truth and Accuracy?

300

• Loss of public trust
• Damage to professional reputation
• Misleading public opinion
• Potential job loss
• Legal consequences
• Industry blacklisting

What is Consequences of Manipulation?

400

• Document shooting conditions
• Keep original files
• Be transparent about methods
• Follow industry guidelines
• Admit and correct mistakes
• Maintain professional integrity

What is Maintaining Credibility?

500

• Easy access to editing tools
• Pressure for viral content
• Speed vs. accuracy
• Social media influence
• Deep fake technology/AI

What is Digital Age Challenges?

Parts of the camera

100

Used to brighten the subject in poor light or dark light?

What is flash?

200

Turns the camera on and off.

What is the on and off switch?

300

When this button is pressed down completely, it will take the picture. If it is pressed halfway down, it will autofocus.

What is shutter button?

400

The bottom compartment on the camera where the battery is inserted.

What is battery compartment?

500

Protects the lens from dirt, dust and scratches.

What is lens cap?

Camera Settings

100

Controls the duration of the exposure, or how long the light will be able to enter the camera.

What is shutter speed?

200

The "opening" or "closing" of the lens control the amount of light entering the camera.

What is aperture?

300

Determines how sensitive the camera is to incoming light.

What is ISO?

400

The process of removing unrealistic color casts so that objects which appear white in person.

What is white balance?

500

The Q

What is the button on Canon's you have to press before you can change settings?