The Ethics of Photojournalism

 The Ethics of Photojournalism

We live in era when photos revealing certain body parts seems to be okay within the society we live in. However, sometimes we have to ask ourselves, "how much is too revealing?" One major issue for most mothers is whether it is okay to breastfeed in public or not? Should the mother cover up or not? When should she stop breastfeeding? Many mothers who love breastfeeding would agree it should be okay to breastfeed anywhere at anytime and some mothers walk with a cloth and cover up. However, to some folks breastfeeding in public could attract the wrong attention such as perverts who are lurking around. Also, we see some mothers who are still breastfeeding toddlers which is shocking to some and some may even consider inappropriate because the child is of a certain age.
The first photo below was on the cover of Time Magazine, and the title of it was " ARE YOU MOM ENOUGH?" This was an image of a mother and her 3 year old that sent the media crazy because everyone had so many opinions of the photo of her still breastfeeding. Many people know breastfeeding is good for children because it provides great nutrients for the children and it is a good way for the mom and child to bond. During breastfeeding a mother can bond with her child and they can connect in a way no other person can. This is also an opportunity for the child to feel secure and develop that personal relationship with their mother. Some folks felt as though breastfeeding a toddler was absolutely ridiculous and it would affect the child long term because they are so attached to the mother. Others believed that it is okay to still breastfeed once the child eventually comes off the breast. Many people had there own views of what is okay and what is not because we are all opinionated individuals. The mother in the picture, Jamie Lynne Grumet alongside her 3 year old son made a statement while visiting the Today's show, "It’s not right for everybody. You need to do what’s best for your baby and your own family" she said. In my personal opinion I do agree with her, I feel as though each home is different, we were all raised differently and we all parent differently so what she does with her child should not concern anyone. But  I am sure it was hard for her to answer so many questions because we live in a world where we are constantly being judge by every single thing we do.

 

Image Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76213.html

Photo By:  Martin Schoeller 

My ethics map

 

Photo By: Angelique Husbands 

Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0512/76213.html

Source: http://lightbox.time.com/2012/05/10/parenting/#1

 

Woman Photojournalist- Trials and Triumps

Trial and Triumps

Women Photojournalists- Homai Vyarawalla

Homai Vyarawalla was born to in December 1913, Vyarawalla was the daughter of a theater-director father and a mother who ironically steered her away from a career in medicine. During the era Vyarawalla lived in which she stood out mostly because she was a female and for the fact that she was a journalist. It was very rare during her era that a woman would become a photojournalists which is shocking that her mom steered her away from medicine. However, it seems her mother knew she wouldn't be happy becoming a doctor even though she probably would have been rich, and actually steered her away from becoming a doctor. Also, Homai was India's first female photojournalist and she was taking pictures during a very significant time in history when India was heading towards independence from being controlled by the British and she was taking pictures after they became independent as well.
Homai was during the era when black and white films were very popular which means she also took black and white photos especially of very significant individuals during her time and of important women in history as well. It was easy for her to take pictures of females and feel comfortable compared to her other male counterparts because she was a female herself. Vyarawalla’s black-and-white images poetically captured monumental moments in India’s history, such as the first flag raising, the departure of British Viceroy Lord Mountbatten and the funeral of Mahatma Gandhi, as well as notable dignitaries who passed through Delhi, such as Jacqueline Kennedy, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Homai was always seen wearing a sari during her time even though it was okay for her to dresses, she always wore a sari and travel with her photo equipment.
Homai learned a lot about photography from her husband who eventually died and her career changed completely after he passed away. After his death slowly and surely she was not interested anymore especially for the fact things became difficult with security and times were changing as well when new photojournalists were entering. Many of them were being dishonest about there work and started crashing events just to make a profit. Eventually she stopped taking photos and was anonymous for a very long time.



source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homai_Vyarawalla

source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-woman-who-captured-history-on-camera/article2803740.ece

source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-first-female-press-photographer-homai-vyarawalla/1/168963.html

Photo By: Homai Vyarawalla

Image Source: http://universes-in-universe.org/eng/nafas/articles/2010/where_three_dreams_cross/photos/homai_vyarawalla
Year Created: 1913

Principle 1: Is the image black & white or color?
Yes the image was black and white due to the time the photo was taken. During this time this is what the photographer had to work with which means all photos during this time was in black and white. 

Principle 2: KEEP IT SIMPLE
The picture is simple and you can see each person in the photo clearly as well as what is in the background. It is simple but still captivating and looks very beautiful. It looks like a dad showing his 2 sons something that was on the ground based on them bending over and looking into the direction he has the stick in.

Principle 3: Obvious main subject, about ¼ to 2/3 of image area. 
 The main subjects in this images are the 2 little boys and the older gentleman. We can see each of the images very much clearly and if certain images were left out the photo would still look pleasant. If it were just the two boys we would assume they were playing and came across one of the images. 

Photo By: Homai Vyarwalla
Image Source : http://nypress.com/candid-humanity/

Principle 1:What feelings does the image create?
The image shoes he was happy and smiling. It also looks like sun was in his eye based on how he was squinting his eye however in this image he looks very happy.

Principle 2: Is the image black & white or color?
Yes the image was black and white due to the time the photo was taken. During this time this is what the photographer had to work with which means all photos during this time was in black and white. 
Principle 3: In or out of focus
The focus of the image looks smooth and direct. Everything is the image is sharp and we can see everything int he image very clear. It does not look out of focus at all it look very much on point. 

TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE

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Working in the Digital Age

BLOGS

A blog is a site in which a person or people can record information, voice opinions, gain information and much more. Blogs are what is used regular on a daily basis and information is constantly being updated. Many celebrities used blogs to speak on personal life, speak on issues, and respond to others as well in which it could be positive or negative. Blogs are used to speak on issues in the world or about people and the world can read these blogs which spread like wildfire which means information is spreading as well. Photojournalists use blogs to post numerous pictures and information about what they have done in there career. Regular everyday people use blogs well for personal use whether about their life, hobbies, new jobs or whatever it may be. 

In the past photojournalist had to develop there images using black and white roll film which took time for pictures to be processed and developed. After that photojournalist would then use a specific image and information needed to post an article in a newspaper. During the early years of black and white roll film and a photojournalists was writing an article he or she was the one who wrote, edited, printed and sold their papers all by themselves. By technology has changed tremendously since then and blogs has become very important in the 21st century making everyone basically a journalist. Blogs is all about posts, social views, page views, feeds and much more compared to how it was years ago. By a click of a button you can publish any information and share it with the world and it probably is harder to differentiate journalists from everyday people. Blogs are more of having conversation with the world and less of being a lecture like it was in the early 1800s when technology was not as advanced. Newspapers still are printed in black and white however color is a part of it as well and more information is included in these papers. Instead of using black and white roll film and waiting for pictures to be developed before you wrote your article, thanks to technology you can easily upload your images on the internet and share them with the world. Instead of a photojournalist taking time to use black and white roll film and develop images, write an article, gather all information as needed most are just posting on blogs and calling it a day because it is easier and convenient. 

Photo by: Superstock/Getty

Image source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2013/jan/11/science-on-journalism-curriculum

Technology has affected journalism in a very huge way the positive being a journalists can post all their work online (blogs) and quickly share it with the world. They can interact with readers and other journalists and have more of a conversation on blogs instead of giving information and letting readers know what is going on in the world. Newspapers has developed extremely as well and journalist just have a section or article in a newspaper, however there is still an editor, publisher and more before the information is printed in the newspaper. 

Photo by: Unknown source

Image source: http://jgold517.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/citizen-journalism/