Abstract:
The skilled photojournalist selects the significant moment. His pictures
have the quality of truth and believability. They may inform , enlighten,
convince, and persuade.
That is why the author believes that the photographer who uses this
universal language has a great social responsibility. His success will
depend on bow well he penetrates and probes the problems of our times
and communicates ideas, facts, opinions and emotions with inspirational
vIsion.
According to Bill Brand: Photography has "1l0" matter how it is achieved.
The photographer c reates the work not only by choosing and composing
the subject, but also by choosing the camera lens and film, and by all the
darkroom work he does - manipulating tone and contrast.
