Constructed Images: The Influences of News Organizations and Socialization in Photojournalism

Media sociologists have produced much research on the systems of production of media content. Photojournalism, however, largely has been ignored in these studies. This paper presents the findings of an ethnographic study of work routines and photojournalism practices at three newspapers. The study explored the extent to which routines and practices are affected by professional norms and values and organizational needs and beliefs. The study also explored how these factors influence the content and aesthetic qualities of newspaper photographs. Findings suggest that photo editors and photojournalists operate under many of the same constraints as other media workers. The findings also show that photojournalists are socialized to newspapers. expectations by fellow photographers and photo editors. To gauge professional accomplishments, photojournalists rely on peers, professional organizations and competitions.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• Bolack, Michell

Contributors dc:contributor

• Zavoina, Susan C.
• Lambiase, Jacqueline
• Broyles, Sheri
• Albright, Jim

• Photojournalism.
• Newspapers.
• photojournalism
• ethnography
• routines
• socialization

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Bolack, Michell
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 51977967
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