Photojournalism Archives

Opinion | The story behind the powerful photo of Trump that could change the country

The Associated Press photographer who made the now-famous photo said he never thought about the danger of the moment. He was too caught up in his job.

July 15, 2024

Tom Jones

How Sora, OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, could harm journalism and society

If it’s as good as the demos make it look, we need to be ready for an onslaught of fake video, two Poynter AI experts warn

February 20, 2024

Ren LaForme

Visual journalism is often the first cut in struggling local newsrooms. This fellowship aims to revitalize it.

‘I thought and I understood that it was very likely that I would never be part of a newsroom again, because those positions are so rare …'

June 9, 2023

Amaris Castillo

A photojournalist follows a mother’s rebuild after escaping domestic violence

‘I knew when I took it that it was powerful because it was affecting me in that moment.’

March 23, 2023

Amaris Castillo

Why this family foundation gives out $100,000 of unrestricted money to select freelance journalists

The idea is, ‘These are amazing leaders. These are people with incredible talent. Give them resources and let them decide what to do with them.’

April 28, 2022

Amaris Castillo

Photojournalist Dennis Fujimoto on his famous ‘Happy Camper’ column and capturing island life

He's been called a 'Living Treasure.' Fujimoto says he's just doing his job.

April 1, 2022

Amaris Castillo

Photojournalist Bob Hallinen survived a plane crash and broken ribs to cover more than 10 Iditarods

‘I’m a photographer. That's who I am. That defines me. I love shooting and there's enough cool stuff in Anchorage and around here to keep my interest’

March 4, 2022

Amaris Castillo

Opinion | Visual journalists must approach protest coverage with an informed perspective

In the age of viral media and punitive surveillance, visual journalists have an ethical obligation to minimize harm when covering protests.

June 2, 2021

Taraneh Azar

Tampa Bay Times’ photo editor on a year of loss, work and community

'It really has felt like a constant whirlwind,' said Boyzell Hosey

February 11, 2021

Kristen Hare

Q&A: He’s a photojournalist, pastor, police department employee and mentor to young Black and Latino men

An interview with the Rev. Kenny Irby on race, religion, policing and good journalism

June 10, 2020

Roy Peter Clark

Photographers are being called on to stop showing protesters’ faces. Should they?

For many, the argument is about rights vs. responsibilities.

June 4, 2020

Eliana Miller

Journalism has a catch-22 problem with visuals

Hare: Hi, Ren! Last week we laid out some of the stories we plan to…

February 23, 2018

Ren LaForme

Were going to spend a lot more time reporting on photojournalism. What should we cover?

Kristen Hare: Hi, Ren. We have a lot to talk about this week. Ren LaForme:…

February 15, 2018

Kristen Hare

What it’s like to see your photo transformed into a racist online hoax

When Gabriella Angotti-Jones checked her email Thursday, she found something she wasn’t expecting. “I got…

January 9, 2018

Daniel Funke

How The Associated Press uses robotic cameras to shoot the Olympics

In Rio, 11 robotic cameras and 16 remote cameras are part of a team of…

August 19, 2016

Kristen Hare

Opinion | The story behind the powerful photo of Trump that could change the country

Opinion | Visual journalists must approach protest coverage with an informed perspective

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