Chapter 6 of “Journalism Next” focuses on the photography element of journalism. As we move into the digital age, there has been a sort of shift in traditional photography wisdom. You can rapidly take pictures and upload them, even alter them with editing tools.
However, one thing remains constant in all of this. It is always better to snap a natural photograph of an event than force one by manipulating people and objects for a desired pose.
Possibly the greatest advantage of photographs is that they overcome language barriers. While many American citizens may not fully understand English, photographs provide them with a quick way to get some news. If the photographer really succeeded in their mission, a photograph can be news all by itself.
While journalism typically is most closely associated with writing, it is often photography that provides an emotional connection with the audience.
