Introduction: Photocommunication Today
The Changing Landscape of Photography for Mass Media
Digital media have threatened the autonomy of photojournalists, broken up the cultural control of legacy media, and thrust professional communicators into unexpected roles as makers of images. That’s quite a broad statement, but in this case it seems no less than easily verifiable. The technical world of photography built on film, chemicals, and paper drove a profession that required years of training, and no inconsiderable expense. Photojournalists joined a craft based on a strong ethical commitment to objectivity, storytelling skill, and specialized knowledge of lighting, composition, and moment that stood ...
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