Photojournalism in Wars - /p/ (#4436774) [Archived: 430 hours ago]

Anonymous
6/17/2025, 11:18:38 AM No.4436774
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Is recording the reality of war an important job? How can we talk about foreign affairs without knowing what is really happening on the ground? Can photography speak the truth in times of devastation and disinformation?
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Anonymous
6/17/2025, 3:00:06 PM No.4436841
>>4436774 (OP)
Enjoy getting shot by Israel.
Human rights and all that stuff is over.
Anonymous
6/19/2025, 2:12:18 PM No.4437682
>>4436774 (OP)
Every one and I mean every 3rd worlder has a smartphone. Why risk your life if they are literally taking photos and posting on social media before you have time to postprocess and edit?
Anonymous
6/19/2025, 4:13:18 PM No.4437711
I don't think it's as relevant as it once was due to social media. There's an argument for photojournalism in places out of the spotlight tho, like if you were in Sudan or Nigeria right now sure but then again nobody really cares.
Anonymous
6/19/2025, 5:19:55 PM No.4437722
>>4436774 (OP)
>Reality of war
Governments decide what war photography shows and what war photography goes. One side or the other will tell you what you can and can't shoot. Commanders will look through your cards.

War photography is not a noble pursuit of truth, it's a propaganda op.