Photojournalism is a collection of images that portray a story or documents an event or fact. However, photojournalists spend a great deal of time ensuring certain images are captured and incorporated to ensure the story is told in an sequential way.
Sequence of Images
Establishing Image - Any good photojournalism story has an image that captures the viewing audiences attention in the first instance. The establishing image also tries to portray the story in its entirety so the audience understands what the story is about.
Portrait Image - Incorporating a portrait make the story more personal. This may be an image that the viewer can associate or sympathies with.
Detail Image - Adding as much detail provides the viewer with extra information to fully appreciate the story.
Action Image - By incorporating action within the story gives a sense of movement or urgency.
Conclusion Image - The conclusion image is intend to wrap the story up.
Aesthetic Image - The final image in the series is meant to leave the viewer in reflective mood. If the photojournalist has done his job properly the viewer will have been presented with a photographic narrative that highlights a story or event home or abroad.
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