Photojournalism - Explain what it is
Photojournalism is a sort of journalism that evolves a camera and a photographer. It is the photojournalist's job to take the pictures of what the journalist is writing about. A photo journalist could be dropped in to a situation where he could be taking photos of tragic war, Or Weddings. It was born in the chaos war.
Why is he famous?
Henri Cartier was one of the pioneers of street photography. He said he was a surrealist but the pictures he shot are some of the best of photojournalism. Some people think of him as the "Godfather" of photojournalism.
Why is his work significant in Photojournalism?
His pictures seem to represent what happens to the world and the economy in the next couple of years. Almost as if he was predicting what was to happen to the world in the years to come. However he doesn't know. He could almost step into a scenario and see the theatrical potential in his composition.
Find and upload to your blog some work of theirs
This picture by Henri Cartier is one of the most recognizable to all photographers. as some people would just see a man jumping over a puddle. Others might point out the fact that there is a broken wheel in the foreground. To some people now a broken wheel is something that costs allot to repair. Also the man is jumping over a puddle; Which could represent the fact that the world went into war and the economy plummeted because of the war that happened a little after this photograph was taken. Also there was a sign made in a Jewish style (Which could represent the second world war).
What Camera/Technique did he use?
Henri Cartier used a camera called a Leica which has a view finder on the top left which allows you to see the world with your left eye whilst taking the picture with your right, This could lead to better composition. The camera was made and launched in Germany in 1925. It had the latest lens technology allowing for instant photos...
The Leica was Compact and silent. Which would allow the operator to catch a moment in a split second.
Henri Cartier used a camera called a Leica which has a view finder on the top left which allows you to see the world with your left eye whilst taking the picture with your right, This could lead to better composition. The camera was made and launched in Germany in 1925. It had the latest lens technology allowing for instant photos...
The Leica was Compact and silent. Which would allow the operator to catch a moment in a split second.
