Chapter six was an eye-grabbing chapter. This was due to the photos throughout the chapter. Photography has always been instrumental in journalism. However, it is now even more critical for contemporary journalists.
A compelling photo can be the difference between a reader staying on a page to read the article or navigating away from the page.
I know I am more compelled to stay hooked to an online article if there is a photo to connect to the story. Although the content of the story is more important, a photo can lead into the article will discuss or set the tone for the article.
For example if the Philadelphia Flyers won a game, it will likely show a photo of a player scoring such as this:
However, if the Flyers lost it would look more like this:
Flyers Lose
The discrepancy between the photos set up for what the article will entail. Finally, I thought it was important that copyright was mentioned. Credit must be given where credit is due.
Photos courtesy of “Google Images.”