Chapter Eight: Photojournalism and Bias

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Photo By: Ed Clark

This photo "Going Home" to me shows a lot of emotion. I personally like photos like this because it adds character to the image and creates a deeper meaning. For me this picture is taking place in a sad setting, you can tell because the main subject of the photo is crying while playing a song. It could be because someone has just passed away and people have come together to say goodbye. Also the people in the background are sad and upset too and are paying attention to the man playing. In the class module content refers to an Ukraine article titled "The rules of photojournalism are keeping us from the truth" states that "photojournalism style denotes style and objectivity." I think this a great point, because when looking at photos you assume the photographer is telling the truth and that everyone has different styles when it comes to taking pictures.

One concept I chose was Subject Expression. I chose this one because the main subject in the photo is sad and emotional. The subject is not really relaxed, they seem to be upset. One thing I like is that the body language also matches its facial expression because when you are upset you tend to tense up, just like the guy in the photo.

The next concept I chose was the picture being in Black and White. I chose this because having the photo in black and white makes it seem more serious. You can see the tears coming down the main subjects face better in black and white verses if it was in color. Based on how people are dressed, I'm assuming this photo was taking back in the day so it might have been their only option to have the photo in black and white.

Lastly I chose Background Compliments. I chose this one because the background is a huge part of the photo. It adds to the main subject being and shows that they come together for the same reason. Having people in the background makes the emotion more powerful because people are crying behind him while he plays the instrument.

 http://cariblogger.com/2010/08/30-beautiful-photojournalism-wedding-photography-examples/
Photo By: Juan Harris

I chose this photo as my photojournalism photo that represents the truth because it shows a happy couple who have just got married. You can tell in their eyes they are excited to start and new journey together. This shows the truth because not many people would pose for this type of photo, unless they truly mean it. I knew this would be a good photo to use because of its emotion shown in the photo and my intuition.  In Professor Nordell's video "Photojournalism and Bias Part 1" he talks about the truth in photography, and states "one person can look at a picture and thing it is bad, and another person can be looking at the same photo and have a completely different opinion on it, and that shows a good example of bias in photography."

The first concept I chose for this image is Quality Of Light. I chose this because I feel the lighting in the image is great. Having everything around them dark and having it light over the main subject was clever. I brings your eyes directly to the subject right away. Also by doing so, the light makes the photo more engaging for the viewers eye.

Next I chose How the image makes you feel. This image creates a happy environment, not many people will look at this picture and get upset. Weddings in general are a happy thing and having a couple gaze into each others eyes shows true honest emotion.

Lastly I chose Keep it Simple. I chose this because this photo is really simple. You know whats going on and its doesn't require little to any thinking of what this photo represents. The image is not cluttered, although it could probably go without the minister in the back.

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Photo By: Randy

I chose this photo as a photo that does not represent the truth. This doesn't represent the truth because that baby on his moms back has to be at least 1-2 years old. I think theres no way it would be able to be underwater for a long period of time and be able to pick up some rings. Also many people would not even risk doing this with their child. According to a video where Shahidul says that "Pictures have more than one truth." That is true because other people may see this image and interrupt it as something else. Also I read that a picture that creates people to challenge their ethics can be a good thing, and this photo is  good example of that. I knew that this photo did not show me the truth because of my sense of perception. for me I perceive this photo being not true because I think it is unrealistic for a baby to be underwater like this picture is showing.

The first concept I chose was Use of Shadows. I liked this concept because the shadows are reflecting onto the main subject and around the baby. Also the shadows under her stomach show how close she is to the bottom of the pool which is cool. Also they reflect off her legs and the lighting makes it look like waves across the back of her legs.

Next I chose Use of lines. I chose this because body is almost in a straight line so your eyes cant help but follow her body from her arms to her legs. Also you can kind of see the line of the pool water right above the babies head. This shows that they are right under the surface of the water.

Lastly I chose Texture. I chose this one because the texture in this image is the subjects being wet. The way the light hits the subjects body you can tell that they are underwater. Also you can tell by the little air bubbles in the background. Lastly you can tell by the way their hair looks, because it looks moist and damp.

Chapter Seven: Ethics of Photojournalism

When it comes to publishing a photo, you already know some people will love it and some will hate it. Many people have different opinions on things based on their ethics or their views on life and society. No one is ever right or wrong, but it seems to this day people tend to have the final say or feel the need to always be right.

I found an article on the web and I stated on Tuesday December 6^th 2012, the New York Post ran a cover page of a photo taken by R. Umar Abbasi. This photo showed a man about to get hit by a subway train. 58-year-old Ki Suk Han had been pushed into the tracks moments before. That was not all though, the “The bold, underlined letters printed over the photo read “Pushed on the subway track, this man is about to die,” and in larger all-capital letter below, “DOOMED.”

The main reason why this became such a controversy was because Abbasi “defended his decision to photograph the man, instead of helping him.” People were saying, if he say the man get pushed into the subway track, why not help him get up? Instead he chose to try and get a great photo and be known because of it. Also a lot of people felt that yes it was a good photo and caused come controversy, but the New York Post didn’t make it any better by stating that Abbasi was “doomed,” and also finding a better photo would of made photojournalist Abbasi look less guilty.

Personally, if I was Abbasi I would of chosen a different photo to send out to the New York Post mainly because one of the words I chose for my ethics was respect. With the posting of a man getting hit by a subway train, it did not respect him as a person or to his family, which happened to another one of my words I chose for my ethics. No family member wants to see an image of another family member getting hit by a train, and they defiantly don’t want it being on the cover of a huge magazine. I understand that getting a story on something this big would do great for publicity and your career as a photojournalist and I would of tried to get a story like this as well, but I wouldn’t of waned to post such a graphic image of it.

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Photo by: Michael Zhang

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Photo by: Michael Zhang

My Personal Ethics:

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Chapter Six

Oriana Fallaci was a female journalist. During her time she also did work as an author and political interviewer. She was born on June 29^th 1929, and throughout the 60’s-80’s she was known for taking pictures during World War II and the revolution. She was also known for interviewing world leaders, and people had said that she was bold and loved writing war and what goes on. She wrote with an integrity and force of character that defined her life's work up until the very last days. People say she was a huge inspiration to photojournalism at this time because of her “dynamic, dramatic and distinct point of view” of the democracies during the time of the world. She could get interviews with people no one else could.

  Fallaci has been known to be a brutal interrogator but her fellow photojournalist. She would insist instead that she merely frames the questions other reporters lack the courage to ask. Others photojournalist went into interviews shy and with less authority, Fallaci prefers an approach that she calls "correct" and "honest." Each interview, was direct and to the point. Fallaci died of cancer aged 77, at her death, was facing charges of vilifying Islam under Italian law following the publication of her book, The Strength of Reason, one of three polemical works published since the September 11 attacks. She was facing all these attacks because of things she wrote in her stories, for example she said things like as Muslims "breed like rats". So people started attacking her in her other works.

One type of job women faced discrimination is in the military. One example is back in 1970’s women were not allowed to be police officers because they were not know to be able to protect our country. According to a video Lynsey states that “women weren’t able to do man jobs, but could relate better with people because they feel more comfortable with women.” Many people just didn’t trust women, and assumed when it comes to protecting people women just were not fit to do it.

Another type of job women faced discrimination against was being a doctor. Most people think that women are not suitable to being a doctor because they simply are not smart enough. Women are capable to doing whatever they want because they know they face discrimination so they try to prove everyone wrong and do the “impossible.” Now a days we have more female doctors. One thing that women still face to this day is moving up in position in a business, they almost always choose a male over a female.

http://lapd.com/news/headlines/reflecting_on_100_years_of_women_in_lapd/ 

Photo by: Dana Bartholomew

-Reposted in 2010

-Black and white photo: I liked that this picture was posted in black and white because yes it was posted in 2010 on the website but by using an old photo black and white shows the history behind the photo.

-Another thing principle I chose was keep it simple. This photo is very simple because nothing really is going on in the background. this is good because it doesn't distract you from the main focus of the photo.

-Lastly I chose contrast appropriate. I think there is to much contrast because some of the faces are hard to see. Also some areas are lighter than other and it throws the photo off a little.

-I liked this photo the best because it showed how not many women were cops. This also shows that these women were brave enough to step out of their comfort zones to strive to do better. Lastly it shows the progress of history because there are way more female cops now.

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_22716410/oriana-fallaci-life-glory-at-berkeley-rep  

Photo By: Karen D'Souza

-2013

-I chose rule of thirds because the main focus of the photo is off to the left. Another reason its in the lower half of the photo. Also this is good because it keeps you guessing what she is looking at.

-I chose use of lines. the lines along the tower make the picture look bigger. But it also makes the main character look smaller than what she really is. All the little people at the bottom on the building look tiny compared to the building.

-This image conveys feeling. It makes me wonder what she is looking it. She looks afraid, or like she is running from something. You can tell by her face that something is up and it really captures emotion.

-I chose this photo of my journalist Oriana Fallaci because i feel it captures how people would say how she's sneaky. Also this photo showed her determination to get things done and not let things get in her way.

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Photo by: Susan Simpson

-1985

-I chose in and out of focus. I chose this because this photo is in focus. I think its in focus because it puts an emphasis on the women preparing for surgery. Also shows the steps it takes to get ready for it.

-I also chose subject expression. I chose this because the expression on their faces are serious and intense. They are prepared for whatever they are about to do. It also seems calm and relaxed because they know exactly what happens.

- Obvious main subject. It is clear that the two doctor in the front are the main subject. They take up 80% of the photo. But one thing I would change is maybe showing more of the background so you get a better sense of what is going on behind them.

-I liked this image the best because it was clear and simple. The photo doesn't leave you guessing about anything. It also shows the transformation of women being able work at the same level as a male doctor.

Chapter Five: Technology Timeline

Technology Timeline:

-1885 When George Eastman created modern photographs film, which became appealing for customers to buy. During this time photojournalism started to become convenient to be able to work and travel.

Photo by: Unknown

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-1901 Eastman created “Brownie” this was the first camera that was able to take snapshots, and was small enough to carry around and he created roll film. This also helped make the transformation of photojournalism expand and go out to places to get more detailed and better photos

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Photo by:  George Eastman

-1914 Oskar Barnack was one of the first to work with a 35mm which was used to create movies, films. This was big back then in order to have movies come out. Photojournalists were able to catch motion pictures and create videos.

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-1927 General Electric created modern flash film. This made it easier for photojournalist to take photos in dark areas and create false light in certain images.

http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-photographic-flash--photo-4249

Photo By: Ivan Tolmachev

-1937 Chester Carlson created xerography, which is copying process based on electrostatic engery- This made it easier for photojournalist to make copies of their photos after having them published

http://www.whenwasitinvented.org/when-was-xerography-invented/

Photo By: Unknown

-1948 came the Polaroid. This camera became popular because of its instant gratification capabilities. With this you were able to get your picture within seconds of taking it, photojournalist took advantage of that feature.

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Photo By: B.Man

-1963 Came instant color film. This was huge for photojournalist to be able to have pictures in color, it added detail and made them more realistic.

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Photo By: Paul and Fran Giambarba

-1972 Came the first digital camera, and redone in 1988 more based like the ones we have today

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Photo By: Wallcoo

-1973 Polaroid introduces one-step instant photography. Not many photojournalists liked this technique.

-1978 Konica introduces first point and shoot auto focus camera. This was an interesting feature because it made photos comes out more clearly and photojournalist capitalized off of this feature

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Photo By: Mr. Martin

-1990 Came the first Adobe Photoshop. This was huge because it gave photojournalist the ability to edit photos

-1991 Kodak released the first professional digital camera system (DCS). This was a big deal because these cameras showed the picture after taking it. Also being digital it made it easier to retrieve the photos as well.

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Photo by: Phil Askey

-2000 First camera phone. This gave photojournalist the ability to take photos on their phones and send them to emails.

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Photo By: Michael Douglas

-2005 First DSLR cameras. This is one of the most current cameras we have today. This type of invention was huge for photojournalist because the cameras were easy to use and light and portable. This type of camera caught on.

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Photo By: Joshua Waller

Photography has changed drastically over the last couple hundred of years. With the change in the technology and photojournalist adjusting to the change, it has created a better business for them. They were able to expand their work and get out there. Also with the advancement of cameras it has created a pathway for improvement. People always find something wrong and try to fix it and come out with a better version. Technology keeps advancing I cant even imagine what it will be like in 20 years. The cameras will be able to instantly print and be able to be posted on the Internet in seconds. Photojournalist keep capitalizing on the improvement and more and more people will get into photojournalism. Some photojournalist were old schooled and kept to their old ways and were slow to adjust to the new technology improvements.