photojournalism
Americannoun
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journalism in which photography dominates written copy, as in certain magazines.
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news photography, whether or not for primarily pictorial media, publications, or stories.
noun
Other Word Forms
- photojournalist noun
- photojournalistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of photojournalism
First recorded in 1940–45; photo- + journalism
Example Sentences
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The Second Vatican Council, which concluded 60 years ago Dec. 8, was made to order for the lavish photojournalism of Life magazine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Luke Johnson is a documentary photojournalist originally from San Diego currently based in Washington, D.C., while he pursues his M.A. in new media and photojournalism at George Washington University.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
Two of the earliest pioneers of photojournalism, who captured groundbreaking images of street life and political upheaval, are being honoured with blue plaques at their former homes.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
But the picture of Louk is not war photojournalism.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2024
The mission of photojournalism is to capture moments that represent — and, at their best, truly reveal — the endless spectrum of the human experience.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
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