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
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Interested in photojournalism and documenting Ghanaian culture and history, Danso visits Dikan often, staying for hours at a time.
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Max Posner, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
This blend of connection and creativity fuels my passion for photojournalism and makes every day behind the lens a rewarding experience.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Overall, Lee is a captivating portrait of a woman who was committed to telling the truth, regardless of the personal cost, who went on to have a profound impact on photojournalism.
—Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
It is also known for the quality of its photojournalism, including from war zones.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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Max Posner, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
This blend of connection and creativity fuels my passion for photojournalism and makes every day behind the lens a rewarding experience.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
Overall, Lee is a captivating portrait of a woman who was committed to telling the truth, regardless of the personal cost, who went on to have a profound impact on photojournalism.
—Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
It is also known for the quality of its photojournalism, including from war zones.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Photojournalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photojournalism. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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