Photojournalism free for all

In an article published in South African News24.com, award-winning news and conflict photographer, Johann van Tonder reflects on how camera phones are redefining photojournalism and he gives an example that skipped my radar.

"In May this year Die Burger ran a photograph taken of John Travolta arriving in South Africa. The image was not taken by a professional photographer or photojournalist, but by a staff member at PE airport with a camera-equipped cellphone".

emily | 2:42 PM | Citizens as Camera Phone Reporters |
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