Word
photojournalist
Phoneticspho·to·jour·nal·ist
US/ˌfoʊtoʊˈdʒɝnəɫəst/
UK/fˌəʊtəʊdʒˈɜːnəlˌɪst/
Definition
n. a person who takes photographs to tell a news story or show what is happening in the world. They often work for newspapers or magazines to document events.
n. a professional photographer who captures images for the purpose of news reporting or documentary storytelling. Often works in conjunction with written text to provide a visual record of current events.
Examples
“The photojournalist captured the crowd's reaction to the news.”
“A skilled photojournalist must balance the technical demands of photography with the ethical responsibility of reporting the truth.”
“While digital media has changed how images are distributed, the role of the photojournalist remains vital for providing authentic, on-the-ground documentation of global conflicts and social movements.”
Examples
simple
“The photojournalist captured the crowd's reaction to the news.”
contextual
“A skilled photojournalist must balance the technical demands of photography with the ethical responsibility of reporting the truth.”
complex
“While digital media has changed how images are distributed, the role of the photojournalist remains vital for providing authentic, on-the-ground documentation of global conflicts and social movements.”
Real-World Examples
“Marcus Westberg Marcus Westberg is a photojournalist focusing on the relationships between humans, wildlife and the environment.” “She was a black photographer and photojournalist who documented life on the margins of inner city Edinburgh.” Etymology
From photo- + journalist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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englishreference.com/q/photojournalist