photojournalism

noun

pho·to·jour·nal·ism ˌfō-tō-ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm

: journalism in which written copy is subordinate to pictorial usually photographic presentation of news stories or in which a high proportion of pictorial presentation is used

broadly : news photography

photojournalist

ˌfō-tō-ˈjər-nə-list

noun

photojournalistic

ˌfō-tō-ˌjər-nə-ˈli-stik

adjective

Examples of photojournalism in a Sentence

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It is also known for the quality of its photojournalism, including from war zones. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024 Documentary and street photography served as a counterpart to Chicano photojournalism, and artists such as Oscar Castillo, George Rodriguez, and Luis C. Garza moved between these genres. —

Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 These magazines included serious news stories and photojournalism, but also short fictional stories, jokes, cartoons and crossword puzzles. —

Daniel H. Magilow, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2024 Robert is dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration and mentorship within the photo department and is an effective advocate for impactful photojournalism across platforms. —

Washpostpr, Washington Post, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for photojournalism

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photojournalism was in 1938

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“Photojournalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photojournalism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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