Importance Of Photo -journalism
Photojournalism which is one of the most important branches of journalism exposes the reality through raw and non-biased photographs. It’s through a picture alone that the power to visually tell about what's going in a society, and portray the truth becomes possible.
We like to think of photojournalism as a voice for the voiceless. It is chance to capture the moments and events that shape up our culture and have them shared visually for the world to see.
At Elon Productions, one of our in-house produced projects is a photojournalism documentary series. Our goal here is to find the compelling stories and tell them through breathtaking visuals. We believe that everyday new stories are being constantly made and it is our job to go out and find these stories and tell them to world.
Our dedication to finding these stories is one of the reasons why we are striving to being among the best New York City photojournalism teams out there. Our team is equipped with a natural ability to connect with people and reach out across the borders and boundaries of race, age, ethnicity, and language.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PHOTOJOURNALISM
Photojournalism has always turned out to be one of the best mediums for making people feel connected and informed to what’s going on in society. Some of the most iconic photojournalist images have taken place during wars, protests, terrorist attacks, and riots. Iconic images are often accredited with the ability to rally public opinion and sway political decision-making processes, due in no small part to their perceived emotional appeal and symbolic force. As we move towards being a society that desires visual content, the importance of powerful photojournalism will be a
WHAT MAKES A GOOD PHOTOJOURNALIST
Being a good photojournalist does require some skill sets. Here are some skills we believe are necessary in order to succeed.
1) Curiosity - Having a child-like curious mindset is important when finding the right photos. Everywhere you go is an opportunity waiting to be captured. Having a curious mind allows you to explore and venture out into areas with new perspectives. While we recommend venturing out to new areas, don’t discredit your own neighborhood. There’s a saying “Sometimes the things we really want are right in front of us. We just don’t see them.”
2) Compassion - Being able to connect with people is not only an important trait in photojournalism, but also in life. While you’re out there behind the camera taking pictures of people, being able to empathize with them will lead you to getting powerful shots. Often times, people want their stories to be told, so learn to listen and understand these people.
3) Creativity - Like any other creative field, creativity plays a huge role in finding the best way to convey a photo. Having a good sense of photo angles, lightening, and editing can help figure out ways to convey the emotion you want through your photo. By having an understanding of this alone can make a simple photo a great one.
WHY WORK WITH US?
At Elon Productions, we’re always looking for creatives to work with. We believe in the power of storytelling, and photojournalism is just another way to do so for us here at Elon Productions.
While our dedication and attention to storytelling has helped us aim to grow as one of the top video production services in New York, we do not stop there. If you think you need us for any of your photography work, or you want to collaborate, feel free to contact us.
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