Photo taken by using my iphone 5: Taylor Yergeau
Image source: Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts
Image source: Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington State Forest, Massachusetts
Since
the year 2000 it seems that almost everyone today has a cell phone. The cell phones today have cameras capable of
taking still images and videos. This
enables anyone with a cell phone to become a photojournalist. Digital photography has had a major impact on
photojournalism. I think it has allowed
someone who maybe never took photography classes, to capture an image, feel
proud of their work and want to share this image with the world. In my opinion
the changes from pre-digital technologies to digital technologies.
Some
may argue that cell phone cameras do not take high quality photographs. It was very interesting to learn that Time
Magazine used an iphone camera to document Hurricane Sandy. Benjamin Lowy made a good point stating,
"To “point and shoot” has been a
liberating experience. It has allowed me to rediscover the excitement of seeing
imperfections and happy accidents rendered through the lens of my handheld
device (Lowy)." Camera
phones allow photographers to easily capture an image with a click of a button
instead of worrying about things like lenses, shutter speeds, lighting, etc.
Bob
Zeller says "the invention of the tintype, which was a metal image, and
the ambrotype, printed on glass, allowed for mass production of small
photographs usually kept by families in wooden or glass cases (Niller)." This enabled photographers to make unlimited
copies and distribute them. With digital
photography you can store hundreds of images on your phone or computer and send
them electronically. You can also print
out your photos using photo paper and your printer, or by transferring your
pictures to places like CVS or Walgreens.
For
me I wouldn't be able view all of my old memories, and life experiences if I
didn't have my camera phone. I carry my
phone with me constantly and therefore always have a way to capture an
image. In life, many unexpected things
arise and these usually make the best photos.
Even owning a digital camera didn't allow me to take that many photojournalistic
images because I almost never had it on me when a candid moment came up. Digital photography has been a huge leap in
photography for some. By using your
camera on your phone, anyone can take photojournalistic images that arise in
your daily life, regardless of how fancy your camera may or may not be.
Photo taken using iphone 5 by: Donna Wright
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Photo taken using iphone 5 by: Donna Wright
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