Trials and Triumphs

Lynsey Addario is avery successful photojournalist. She worked for many well known, and popular news magazines, like the National Geographic, the New York Times Magazine, and the New York Times. Lynsey was born in London and in 1995 graduated with international relations. With this degree she soon became every interested in capturing moments, especially internationally. In January 2000, she moved to New Delhi, where she was based for eight months, covering India, Afghanistan under Taliban rule, Pakistan, and Nepal for the Associated Press, the Boston Globe, and the Houston Chronicle. She quickly became a success in the photojournalism industry. Lyndsey was a brave, and very will powered women and that is what made her so good at her job.

One of her big moments was when she was in Afghanistan during the 9/11 attack and she got called back to America to take the photographs. That proves how well known she became so fast. There are many photojournalists in America that could be there for taking the photographs but they decided to call her. She also made her way a lot around the world and some of her most powerful photographs are pertaining to the isis crisis. Photography becomes a way for her to travel with a purpose—a singular ambition that shapes and drives her. Lynsey had a lot of successes throughout her photojournalistic life and eventually she wrote a book about her life, written to show her ambition
and what drives her to do what she does.

About four-in-ten working women (42%) in the United States say they have faced discrimination on the job because of their gender. Discrimination for women in jobs have been a problem for many decades now. Some don't believe that is it still an on going issue but to this day women do admit get discriminated for their gender. Jobs like photojournalists, police officers, construction workers etc. A job that I personally know of that has job discrimination a lot is construction and the reason being because women still to this day are seen and believed to only have clean, not heavy duty jobs. With construction it is a very "get your hands dirty" kind of job and a lot of people say those kinds of jobs are not for women. 

The discrimination goes further then that, because women get turned down jobs, get paid less then men, and getting treated like less competent for the job. But women that do jobs that have discriminations are the most powerful and motivating women. Women like, Lynsey Addario prove this. She has been all around the world and been to so many dangerous places, where some men wouldn't have the courage to do that job. Women deserve the same opportunities as men.

Photo by : Nichole Sobecki

Image source : https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/apr/05/lynsey-addario-war-journalist-interview-its-what-i-do

Year Created : 2015

Depth of view

The background of the photograph is blurred so that the picture is clearly focused on the photojournalism, Lynsey Addario. This effect gives the viewer a clear understanding of what the main subject of the picture is. While some focus is on the background, the main focus is Lysney Addario.

Rule of thirds

This effect of dividing the photograph into three thirds brings out the main focus of the picture. With this, it also makes the photograph look neat with one side it is the boys in the background and the other side just a nice calm background. The image looks organized and easy to look at it.

Light and color

The colors in the photograph give it life and meaning. Its not meant to be a sad picture, so the light and color portray a more calm and in a way, happier mood. There is more light on the dished with Lynsey so that it makes her stand out even more then the back of the photo.

Why I choose this Image ?

This photograph stood out to me because its not just a random picture of a photojournalist but its a picture with some meaning. All the other photographs of Lynsey were just a profile of her while this came with a deeper purpose. The different compositional principals made the photograph that much better.

Photo by : Lynsey Addario

Image source : http://www.lynseyaddario.com/muslims-in-america/MuslimsinAmerica1/

Year Created : 2017

Texture

The texture of the photograph brings a sort of rough presence to the image. Giving me the thought that the picture while displaying happy children playing, the roughness shows me that that may not be the whole story. The silky dress on the girl and her clothing texture makes me the picture still have some good feelings to it.

Expressions on the faces

The girl in the middle gives a sort of sass but at the same time it is clear that she is having a good time. The kids in the background are happy and playing so this pictures mood is joyful. The expressions on the faces while them being a small part of the photograph in general, they still play a big role in giving the overall emotion of the whole photograph. 

Shadows

The shadows in this image highlight the main point of the picture. The background is mostly dark and this shows it is not the main subject. While the girl in the middle has less shadows and more light, it portrays her more greatly in the image.

Why I choose this image ?

This image made me happy and broke me some emotions when I looked at it. I liked the sass on the girls face in the middle and I like the way everything was incorporated to make the picture nicely presented. I also like photographs that show a lot of emotion with just one main subject and I got that affect from this picture.

Photo by : Lynsey Addario

Image source : http://www.lynseyaddario.com/war-and-revolution-in-the-middle-east/isis-in-iraq/

Year created : 2004

Feelings

The feelings in this photograph are very strong and that brings out the true meaning of the image. The emotions expresses the picture to show the sadness and despair of what the family is going through. They appear exhausted and desperate which makes it so emotional. In a way, it's purpose is to make the viewer feel, just the way these people feel, or at least try to feel.

Background 

The background is plain but at the same time, the small details make the picture complete. The background being very similar in color, plus the small details makes the people in the middle stand out more. The trash in the back even brings some emotion into the picture, it shows that it's not a clean and healthy place for the children. The photojournalist may have made this incorporation of the background for this purpose.

Framing

The composition and framing of the photograph bring the eye to the main point. Most of the picture is the same and the portion that is different, the view is drawn it that focus. Even though it's simple, it has a big effect on the picture.

Why I choose this image?

I choose this image because its simple but at the same time the simplicity brings a lot of emotion. I like the way and the angle that Lynsey took the photograph to not only capture the main subjects but also how she incorporated the background. The emotion, I believe was strong because I felt that emotion looking at the image.

Technology Timeline

Wet plates - 1851

The collodion process was said to be invented in 1851, and first came the wet plates. The wet plates were a complicated process. The process began with glass plates getting put into chemicals, and while the plates were still wet, they would be put into the camera to take photographs. After the picture was taken the plates were put back into the chemical to get processed and develop a photograph. Now this was a very time consuming process, and it took some effort. It affected the world of photojournalism in the way that photojournalists had a way to take the camera and supplies to places needed to be seen by the public. Like for example wet plates were used in the Civil War. Even though the supplies had to be taken in large carriages, the job still got done nicely for that time period.


Dry plates -1870

In the late 1870’s, dry plates were invented by George Eastman. Dry plates were similar to the wet plates in the way that the picture was taken but they differed in a big aspect. Dry plates did not need all those chemicals and solutions to process and develop the picture. This was big for photojournalists because it saved so much time and so much less supplies were needed to take a photograph. This was a big change in the way that it saved time, money, and photojournalists didn't need to put all that effort into a picture. The photographs developed faster and it was a much more efficient process than when compared to the wet plates.

Leica camera - 1925

The Leica camera was invented in 1925 and it was an immediate success. The Leica camera was the first small camera that was easily brought almost anywhere. It was the change from big cameras that weren't so easy for photojournalist to bring with them to smaller cameras that were easily carried and portable. It was the first to make 35mm truly viable. That being said, the Leica camera was also easier to perceive than previous cameras. This affected photojournalism in many ways. Photojournalist could take more pictures, they could bring this portable camera with them to events, and this camera in general was a lot more efficient for taking photographs. The leica camera was a big change in the photojournalism industry.

Single lens reflex camera - 1950

In 1950 the single lens reflex camera was invented. This camera was also a big change in the way that what you saw looking through the camera is what your photograph would be, when before that wasn't the case. So there was a viewfinder in the camera, which had a prism and a mirror and through that viewfinder was what the final picture would look like. This changed things for photojournalists because now their photographs would be more precise. The pictures would be just how the photojournalists wanted it to be, when before they would take pictures and some parts of the pictures might have been cut off or might have shown too much. Now with the single lens reflex it was made it possible for that not to happen. Another change that this camera had was it’s different lenses. So the lens could be either smaller or bigger, and it could focus closer or further. So if the photojournalist could not get close to the thing they wanted to take a picture of, then the different lenses would aide in that aspect.


Colored presses - 1980

Colored presses came to be in 1980. The technology for colored photographs has already been out but this was a big change in the printing technology. Now newspapers could print colored photographs. They went from printing only black-and-white photographs to printing colored photographs. Now with the pictures being colored it showed their true, and extraordinary meaning. Photographs have a huge impact when presented with color versus just black and white. Now that they were presented in color, photojournalistic pictures printed in newspapers were shown in their raw form and that was a big step in photojournalism and getting their pictures out to the world.


Blogs - 2000

Blogs became a trend in the 2000’s. Their initial purpose was for college students but once seen it’s potential it became so much more than that. Blogs are posted on social media or the Internet and presented to the world. Blogs are online so anyone with internet access can see it. People slowly started losing interest in newspapers and magazines and started paying more attention to online resources, mostly because it's easier. So photojournalists can make a blog and post their photographs while also getting a chance to explain their work. This is a way for them to get the world to see their work and make a name for themselves. Not every photograph that a photojournalist takes gets published and for those photographs that don't get published, this is the place they can post them and get the attention those photographs deserve.


Wireless transmitters - 2007

Wireless transmitters made a huge impact to photojournalism. A wireless transmitter is a device that gets connected to the camera through Bluetooth or another wireless connection. With this connection, the camera sends photographs straight to the phone or other people within seconds. So instead of photojournalist having to take pictures, edit them, go somewhere with a connection and give it to their publisher, wireless transmitters had this so much more efficient. Photographs could be sent to four other people almost right after they're taken. This became every beneficial to photojournalists because now the photographs would be sent to their phone, to their editor, and to their publisher at the same time. This made it easy for photos that needed to be posted right away. The wireless transmitter made this possible.

Canon 5D 2 - 2008

The Canon 5D 2 came out in 2008. Now this was a very high class camera. This camera took photographs, as well as high definition videos, so it took stills and it took videos. This camera had 20 megapixels so the photographs had lots of details and were very high-quality. For photojournalism, this meant much better pictures. Photographs would be more clear and more detailed, expressing everything that was in the photo. If it was an event that was being portrayed in the photo, then the people in the picture and the place was clear to see. If it was someone's emotions, then the camera captured that facial expression. This made photojournalism more intimate and helped show more emotion through pictures. This camera had different lenses, different focuses, different lighting, and all that made the picture that much better.

Wet plates - 1851
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Photo by : Alexander Gardner
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Photo by : Hunter Leone
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Dry plates - 1870
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Photo by : Denise Ross
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Photo by : Denise Ross
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Photo by : Denise Ross
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Leica camera - 1925
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Photo by : Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Photo by : Marion Post Wolcott
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Single lens reflex camera - 1950

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Photo by : Vivian Maier
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Photo by : Vivian Maier

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Colored presses - 1980
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Blogs - 2000
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Wireless transmitters - 2007
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Photo by : Jeff Sonderman
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Photo by : Carol Guzy
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Canon 5D 2 - 2008
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Photo by : Jay Cassario
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Photo by :Delil Souleiman

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Working in the Digital Age

The way photojournalists take pictures have been evolving for decades now. Starting as far as the 1800’s with the photogravure, to the film in the 1900’s, to the wireless transmitters in the 2000’s. From very hands on and time consuming work, to new inventions as simple as a wireless transmitter; the innovation of photograph is incredible. In the video, Working in the Digital Age - Part 1, professor Nordell says, “it's in the 90’s, when the explosion of the Internet and the ability to have digital photos and transmit them digitally was huge.” When the Internet came out, a lot of new possibilities came with it, for example with time and lots of different inventions of photography, the wireless transmitters made it huge in photojournalism.

Wireless transmitters made a big impact on photojournalism. It is a small device that is brought with the photojournalist and once the picture is taken, the photograph goes directly to a source. Whether that be the photojournalists own phone, the company or person they are working for, the photograph is received quickly. In the video, Wireless Video Transmitter for Filmmakers - Accsoon CineEYE, the man in the video talks about his wireless transmitter and how it benefited him as a filmmaker, photographer, and photojournalist. In the video, he says, “this one transmitter can send up to four phones… Which means that my client, my producer, and my lighting team can all have the video signal.” With the wireless transmitter, photos once they are taken, could right away be edited and published as soon as possible. This could be very beneficial for photojournalist that need pictures sent right away. In the video, Working in the Digital Age - Part 2, professor Nordell says, “ it was very useful for really time sensitive things.” The wireless transmitter gets the photographs sent to the place they need to go right away and that was a big change for photojournalists. 

Photo by : John Huet

Image source : https://aphotoeditor.com/2017/09/26/the-daily-edit-john-huet-the-olympics/

The wireless transmitter was invented in 2007 and still gets innovated to this day. It's used in many different things, especially now in photojournalism. This is a big difference compared to a camera like the Leica camera, which was invented in 1925. In the video, Before There were Pixels - Part 2, professor Nordell talks about the Leica camera and states, “One roll of film would take 24 or perhaps 36 pictures.” This is a huge difference to now a days when multiple pictures can be captured in just one second. Not just that, but now pictures can be sent to an editor or produced the minute they are taken, when with cameras before, like the Leica camera for example, this would be a much longer process. The photojournalist would need some time to get the photographs to the place they needed to go, and that definitely took days when now it just takes minutes. While both of course got the job done, the new technologies benefit photojournalists in a lot of new and different aspects. The wireless transmitter is a new and valuable tool for photojournalism today, especially in a time sensitive setting.

Photo by : Alex C. Cowper

Image source : https://photoarchivenews.com/news/go-see-the-golden-age-of-photojournalism-the-story-of-three-photographic-businesses-1930s-50s/

Photojournalism is made easier and more efficient now that we have new inventions like the wireless transmitters. They benefit not just the photojournalist, but also the world around us to help everyone know what's going on around the globe. With the pictures being sent in right away, news gets traveled much faster with the photographs that are taken. These new technologies benefit both photojournalists, and the whole world, bringing us news within minutes of them happening.

The Art of Photojournalism

Photo by : Roger Fenton

Image source : https://mymodernmet.com/photojournalism-history/

Year created : 1855 

Lines

The lines in this photo help guide the viewers eyes through the whole picture. The swirly lines in the upper part of the picture reveal that there is something in the distance, whether it is a path or a river of some sort. The lines help see the whole picture instead of focusing on only one part of the photograph. 

Shadows

This photo is taken in a way so that the shadows affect the final picture. The shadows help create a sense of what is 3D in the photo and gives it a certain depth. It makes makes some parts of the photo stand out more than other parts because there is more to look at around the object.

Background and foreground 

The background has less going on then what is in the front. The focus is mostly in the front of the photo, even though there is still some details in the back. With all the objects in the front, it is clear that the photographer or photojournalist wanted that be the main focus. This makes the photo more organized and clear to see.

Why did I choose this image ?

I choose this photo most of all for it's simplicity. The photograph is simple yet I got a lot out of the meaning of the photo by just looking at it. The way the picture is photographed portrays the true meaning behind the photo. It also caught my interest because of the picture itself, I just liked the way it all looked put together. 

Photo by : Lewis Hine

Image source : https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/20-most-famous-photographs/

Year created : 1908

Patterns

The patterns in this image put the photograph in a more organized manner. Both sides of the photo are in pattern, the windows on one side and the factory on the other side. Another thing that the patterns do is lead the eyes to the main subject of the picture. Since the patterns form a smilier look, the main subject is different therefore stands out.

Depth of view

For the most part, almost all of the background is blurred, even the other person in the photograph. The little girl in the middle stands out because she is in focus while everything else is out of focus or blurred. This affect makes it clear that the main subject of the picture is the girl standing the middle. 

Rule of thirds

In this photo, it is divided into thirds to make it stand out more. One side with the windows, one side with the factory, and the middle with the girl. This is yet another composition of the photo that brings the viewers eye to the main focus of the photograph, the girl.

Why I choose this image ?

I choose this image for a couple of reasons. For one I liked how almost every composition of this photo brought my eye to the main point, the girl. I like the way it was photographed so that the final image is nice to look at. It's not messy, but it shows a clear view of the main subject. The blurred background made the photograph even better in my sense. 

Photo by : Atish Saha

Image source : https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-year-in-photojournalism

Year created : 2013

Feelings

This photograph shows a lot of emotion through the way the photograph is portrayed, and the way it is taken, with the most important parts in focus. The feelings of sorrow and sadness of the photo makes the viewers see what is really going on in that part of the world. It is more then just another image; the emotion of the photo gives emotion to the viewer.

Subjects expression 

The subject and his face expression in the middle is in focus to show his feelings in this photograph. The face of the main subject is clear for reasons to make the photograph so much more powerful. The expression on his face helps the reader understand how serious the event was, and what the subject was going through. In this photograph the power comes from the facial expression of the man in the middle.

Light and color

The colors in the image help see the photograph more clearly and help show the most detail it can, while still keeping the focus to the middle subject. The colors show that there was more people in the background, even though they are blurred, the colors still prove that they are there. The light in the photograph focuses in the middle to make the main subject stand out. The colors and light around the men in the middle are little more darker than the middle colors.

Why I choose this image ?

This photograph stood out for me through the emotion and feeling aspect of the image. I had to look at the image for a while because it was so intriguing to me. The photograph gave me goosebumps because of the subjects expression on his face; in a way I felt for him.