The Art of Photojournalism

The Art of Photojournalism

Photo by: Alexander Gardner

Image Source: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/2005.100.97

Year Created: 1865

Obvious main subject, about ¼ to 2/3 of image area.  The images shows a man  Lewis Paine, who tried murdering a Secretary of State. Lewis is the main focus of this photo takes up most of the room on the photo

Subject’s Expression- Lewis seems very tense and angry. This photo was taken after being captured for attempted murder

Is the image black & white or color : this image was taken in 1865 color was not yet invented so the photographer did not have a choice, although this image has more of a sepia tone.   

Why did I choose the image?:  Searching for images pre 1900 i came across this one. To me it shows law enforcement operated before the technology of today. It also interested me because of the facial expression that was captured. I also found it interesting how the prisoner is much taller then the  guard standing right next to him in that era.

photo by Gordon Parks

image source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/studiojkj/2439052891/

Year created: 1942

What feelings does the image create?  To me this photograph, shows a hard working African American woman during the time of racism. It shows pride and what it is to be an American

Depth of field : The photograph is focus on the subject and her mop and broom, with an American flag out of focus in the background.

Background compliments or detracts from composition : The  background image of the American Flag adds meaning to the photo. It shows us pride and hard work.

Why did I choose this image? I came across this image and couldn't help but stare. It made me think of what it is like to be an American, and how you must work hard to earn money and get to where you want to be. Its a very powerful image  of racism during the 1940's

   photo by : Laurent Van Der Stockt

image source : http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/10/business/media/10photo.html?pagewanted=all

year created: 1996

Use of lines: I feel as if the buildings on either side are used as lines to take away focus on the woman and child and drag your attention to the back of image where their is war and smoke.

In or out of focus   although the woman and child are in the middle I don't believe that the focus is on them. They are almost blurred, their faces aren't well defined. The image drags your attention to the back

KEEP IT SIMPLE   This image is very simple you see a woman and a child in a stroller and in the background a war torn chechnya, but the image is not distracting, and keep very simple.

Why I chose this image? I chose this image simply because it caught my eye. The image is so simple yet it has so much meaning and is open to interpretation. Even though the woman is the center focus in the still, she is not the focus of the photo. How the photographer captured that intrigues me.