Photography or Photojournalism?

Question

I'm a journalism minor and am in my third year of college. I need to know what the main difference between photography and photojournalism is.
I keep hearing photojournalism is basic common sense but than I always wonder whether it would be beneficial to take it in the end because it would help me out in the long run.
Please share your thoughts

Answer 1

Photography is the taking of photographs. It may be of nature, of buildings, fashion models, weddings and other events or news events and 'paparazzi' photos.
Photo-journalism is when a photographer also writes for the newspaper or magazine he/she is photographing for. In some countries, especially Australia, the unions frown upon people working as photo-journalists. They prefer that you are either a journalist or a photographer (differentiation of labour).

Answer 2

Photojournalism, is to take "news events", something that would be published in newspapers or mags, and there are many kinds of news events, sports, fashion, social......

While a photographer, is someone who take pictures that are not worth (most of the time) to be published.

In fact, photojournalism is much wider thn photography.

All the best

Answer 3

Photojournalists don't change anything. They capture the world as they find it, whether it's a news event or a slice of life, and publish it for others to see. Often their work is published in newspapers, magazines, online, etc.

Photographers are more often taking photos for art purposes or for hire (such as a wedding or portrait session) or amateurs taking them for fun. They can and will rearrange people, omit or alter the setting for their needs or to create a more aesthetically pleasing picture. They also may touch-up flaws or fix problems later in the editing process. They may do portraits or photo shoots in the studio or on location or just take still life photos of nature or their city or whatever. They have much more freedom and are often taking pictures to show or sell to a smaller audience.

Answer 4

I'm not sure of the quality of photo programs in ivy league shools, but I attend Arizona State University and it's got one of the top photography programs in the nation. It's a really nice program and I love the photo staff. I would definitely look into it, even if you have your eyes set on an ivy league school.