photojournalism

noun

pho·​to·​jour·​nal·​ism ˌfō-tō-ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce photojournalism (audio)
: 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 noun
photojournalistic adjective

Examples of photojournalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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