The first two weeks of the photojournalism module have been enjoyable and eye-opening. Coming into this module I already had a general appreciation for photography and a keenness to take shots from my Google Pixel whenever I travel anywhere, however, it is not something I have ever taken seriously. These initial sessions have already given me a better understanding of how capturing moments with purpose and intention can tell a powerful story through images.
Despite having a general interest in the area, I am a novice when it comes to the practical and technical elements, so I am much looking forward to learning more in the coming weeks. As someone who just uses the default camera app on my phone, photo composition, framing and lighting are not something I have ever paid a great deal of attention to, but the first two sessions have made their importance clearer to me.
These sessions have also made me aware of the variety of different types of photojournalism, and by conducting the research in the second week, I was able to identify an area of the industry that intrigues me – travel photojournalism. Throughout this module, I am eager to develop my ability to tell compelling stories through images and also improve my technical ability, as this may be an area of journalism I would like to go into professionally in the future.
Photographic Journalism 