Are photojournalism and documentary photography the same?

Are photojournalism and documentary photography the same?

Photojournalism images are just focussed on the short term audience involvement, whereas as the name suggests, documentary photography images are stored for the long-term study. Whereas the documentary images are filed and stored for the future usage. These images literally tell the history or the past.

What kind of pictures do photojournalists take?

The main objective of photojournalism is to tell a story better than the text or write-up that usually accompanies the photos. Therefore, it should capture images that have meaning or relevance to the story being told.

What is photojournalism in photography?

Photojournalism is a form of journalism which tells a news story through powerful photography which traditionally are black and white images.

What does documentary photography include?

A style of photographs that presents straightforward records of events, people and places, often recording important historical or political moments.

Do photojournalists edit photos?

We do not alter or digitally manipulate the content of a photograph in any way. The content of a photograph must not be altered in Photoshop or by any other means. The faces or identities of individuals must not be obscured by Photoshop or any other editing tool.

How long is the MA in photojournalism and documentary photography?

MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography is taught in both full-time and part-time/online modes. This course is taught within the Media School at LCC. MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Online is in part-time mode which runs for 90 weeks over 2 academic years. You will be expected to commit 20 hours per week to study.

Where can I get a MA in photojournalism?

Lewis Bush, MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, London College of Communication, UAL. An innovative master’s course with an international reputation, designed for aspiring photojournalists and documentary photographers who wish to develop a wider vision of the practice and potential of the medium.

Who are the leaders of the MA Photography course?

Course Leaders, Lewis Bush and Max Houghton, give an overview of studying MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (full and part-time/online) at London College of Communication.

Is there a Masters in photography in Ma?

MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography is a vibrant Masters course with an international reputation, which brings together research and practice for photojournalists and documentary photographers who want to take their practice to the next level.