Photojournalism: Capturing candid moments

A group of boys hanging out and talking during lunch at school sharing conversation and meal.

A girl and boy lounging around in the drama room simply conversating and doing their own side hobby.

A school security and an apparent staff member greeting each other with a hug during passing period

Critique: Henri cartier Bresson

Henri Cartier is a photographer journalist, born august 22 in 1908. One of the first of his kind of art form. Photojournalism is a more natural state of photography where the images are taken of moments. Moments of interaction and such are perfect for photo journalists. In the top left image a group of men can be seen hanging around at the bank of what appears to be a river. You don’t really know anything of anyone from just the image but you can tell they are enjoying each others company, like they’re having a picnic amongst friends. The upper right is a man and a woman crying in each other arms, we don’t know the situation or anything for that matter but we can see the bond they hold with a single frame as they wipe the tears off one another’s faces. The final image a woman doing another woman’s makeup or touching up her face. You can see from their expressions they’re having fun. When I think of photojournalism that’s one comes to mind, hugging, smiling, and enjoying moments with others.

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