Photojournalism

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Pictures tell stories. Photojournalists use cameras to capture real moments that help people understand important news events. One powerful photo can show what thousands of words might take to explain.

Bringing people together. When photojournalists share images from around the world, they help communities understand each other better and feel connected, even if they live far apart.

Strict honesty rules. Photojournalists follow a strong ethical code that means they have to show the truth without twisting or faking the story. Their job is to be fair and impartial, not to push a particular opinion.

Smart and creative. Great photojournalists need to know a lot about current events and be able to think fast in dangerous or confusing situations. They also have to be creative to tell complex stories through pictures alone.

Video tells stories too. While photojournalism usually means still photographs, photojournalists can also create videos for news broadcasts that show events as they happen.