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What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

thiadora Posted:

What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

OK, I read about this when I booked the photographer. But I've put this to the back of my mind and don't remember which is which. And I have the final meeting tomorrow.

Thanks.
randella Posted:

Re: What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

Candids is more posed.. like- girls- get together for a pic.. as opposed to photojournalism-- it has more of an arsty quality- and what you would see in a newspaper, magazine, etc.

check out this site. I met with this photographer, but did not choose her as she only shoots digitally.. but her work is great- this is a good representation of photojournalism.. Karenscape
Laura1976 Posted:

Re: What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

It was explained to me as this:
candid - there is no posing, photographer snaps unposed pictures

photojournalism is posed, but not the standard wedding pics i.e. everyone isn't standing in a line, or looking at the camera.

I don't know if thats right, but thats what one place toldme.
thiadora Posted:

Re: What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

Thanks. I am just too exhausted right now go do the research I usually do.

myasmom Posted:

Re: What's the difference detween candid photography and photojournalism

Photojournalism is not posed necessarily if at all..it is a documentary style way of photo taking..tells the story of the day..I think lol

Candids are non posed..spur of the moment.

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