Photojournalist Profile
Career Path: Who did the photojournalist work for? How were the photojournalist's images disseminated?
“Photojournalist Carol Guzy started her career with two internships at the Miami Herald that led to a position as a staff photographer at the paper. In 1988 she joined the staff of The Washington Post, and in 1990 became the first woman to receive the Newspaper Photographer of the Year Award from the National Press Photographers Association”
“Photojournalist Carol Guzy started her career with two internships at the Miami Herald that led to a position as a staff photographer at the paper. In 1988 she joined the staff of The Washington Post, and in 1990 became the first woman to receive the Newspaper Photographer of the Year Award from the National Press Photographers Association”
Carol Guzy started her career at the age of 42, shortly after she earned a degree in nursing. After deciding nursing wasn't the path she wanted to go down, she turned to photography. She began interning at Miami Herald and soon was hired to be a part of their team. After about 8 years working there, she moved to a position at The Washington Post. Her work covered mostly domestic and foreign news. She began traveling around the world and capturing impactful events such as Mother Teresa's funeral. Her images were disseminated nationally.
Era: What era did the photojournalist work in? What was the state of photojournalism as a profession at the time?
Carol Guzy started in photojournalist field in 1988. She has covered many terrible events in history, such as floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters . She made sure her images caught the truth, no matter how graphic they might have been. Her goal was for her images to send a message and show the people what was really going on. During this time period, photojournalist were on the rise and more opportunities were being offered. “People said it was going to happen, but it’s worse than I expected. During the golden age, newspapers had real staff and resources. You could spend months on stories with multiple photographers.” This was Guzy reflecting back on when she first started in the photojournalism field and how it was team of people working together to create a news paper. It was more than just one person working on a post that would be upload in a second. It required photographers, and editors and people who had to print the work out.
Motivation: What motivated the photojournalist?
Era: What era did the photojournalist work in? What was the state of photojournalism as a profession at the time?
Carol Guzy started in photojournalist field in 1988. She has covered many terrible events in history, such as floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters . She made sure her images caught the truth, no matter how graphic they might have been. Her goal was for her images to send a message and show the people what was really going on. During this time period, photojournalist were on the rise and more opportunities were being offered. “People said it was going to happen, but it’s worse than I expected. During the golden age, newspapers had real staff and resources. You could spend months on stories with multiple photographers.” This was Guzy reflecting back on when she first started in the photojournalism field and how it was team of people working together to create a news paper. It was more than just one person working on a post that would be upload in a second. It required photographers, and editors and people who had to print the work out.
Motivation: What motivated the photojournalist?
Her biggest motivation was the overall knowing that she was helping others by documenting their struggles and stories. She was giving them recognition so that others would see what was going on and possibly help them. For example she constantly traveled to Haiti to document the tragic events that were occurring over there. No matter how hard the impact or affect on here she continued to go because she she wanted to show them that aren't forgotten. She even had a mental breakdown because of the horrible events she seen but she never let it stop here work.
Technology: What type of photographic equipment did the photojournalist use? What affect did this technology have on the manner in which the photojournalist carried out her/his craft.
Bias: What biases did the photojournalist have?
Photographic Style: Present at least four of the photojournalist's images. Using the Photographic, Artistic and Compositional Principles to use When Assessing Photographs document found in Course How-Tos, use a variety of different (no repeats) principles to describe the photographic style of the photographer. Ideally you will describe the style in a narrative paragraph, rather than isolated phrases.
Year Created: 2017
Principle #1: Rules of thirds
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"I don't believe the pulitzer belongs to us, I think we just accept them for the people that are in our stories. They are the courageous ones, they have opened up their lives so that we could take those pictures and tell their stories." This proves that even though she accepts the Pulitzer, she understand that the work wouldn't have won if it wasn't for the people in the photos. She wins these awards and get the recognition because she shares the stories of these individuals.
Technology: What type of photographic equipment did the photojournalist use? What affect did this technology have on the manner in which the photojournalist carried out her/his craft.
Carol Guzy chose to shoot a lot of her images in black and white because of the affect it had. She believed it made the message behind the image more powerful. She also made the transition to using film to digital cars because it was a hassle to be working in another country and have to figure how her newspaper will get the shoots in time. "two sign phones, laptops, the cell the blackberry they sent me, for some reason nothing worked for me." She talks about how being in these countries during these tragic times and all of her equipment crashing. She was forced to make do with what she could still use or use her colleagues equipment.
Ethics: What ethical dilemmas did the photojournalist encounter?
Carol made sure that her images were the truth and nothing less. She didn't take time to pose or allow the subject to know she was taking an image of them. She wanted the raw and no filter reaction or expression. After taking the image she made sure to introduce herself and learn about the person or people. She always made sure she asked for permission to post the image and wanted to ensure them that she respected them. She was very big on standing by the National Photojournalist code of ethics. “The camera in front of your face is a shield, but it doesn’t mean you are not feeling what you see,” Guzy says. She wanted to makes sure people felt what she felt when she witnessed these images with her own eyes. She wanted to capture the image no matter how bad it made her feel because she knew it something that need to be documented and shown for the world to see.
Carol made sure that her images were the truth and nothing less. She didn't take time to pose or allow the subject to know she was taking an image of them. She wanted the raw and no filter reaction or expression. After taking the image she made sure to introduce herself and learn about the person or people. She always made sure she asked for permission to post the image and wanted to ensure them that she respected them. She was very big on standing by the National Photojournalist code of ethics. “The camera in front of your face is a shield, but it doesn’t mean you are not feeling what you see,” Guzy says. She wanted to makes sure people felt what she felt when she witnessed these images with her own eyes. She wanted to capture the image no matter how bad it made her feel because she knew it something that need to be documented and shown for the world to see.
Bias: What biases did the photojournalist have?
Many people didn't like Carol because of how she made sure to tell the truth with her images. She wasn't too biased to situations because she photographed the good and bad times. One bias that she did have was that you should have bonds or create relationships with the people you photograph. She loved getting to know the people she worked with and made sure she built a relationship before just snapping images of them. "If you don't spend time with people you're not going to get the genuine moments in visual storytelling that you need to be as accurate as possible. People deserve us to spend time and do it right."
Photographic Style: Present at least four of the photojournalist's images. Using the Photographic, Artistic and Compositional Principles to use When Assessing Photographs document found in Course How-Tos, use a variety of different (no repeats) principles to describe the photographic style of the photographer. Ideally you will describe the style in a narrative paragraph, rather than isolated phrases.
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| Image by Carol Guzy |
Principle #1: Rules of thirds
Carol does avoid placing the little girl in the center of the frame. She placed her in the far left third, if divided vertically. This causes the eye to focus in on her and then gradually move around the image to see what else is there.
Principle #2: Contrast Appropriate
Principle #2: Contrast Appropriate
The contrast is very high in this image because of the difference between the bright and dark areas. The bright areas are found mostly in the top half of the image, while the dark areas are found more in the bottom half. The bright area does invade the dark area, since the little girl wearing bright red is surrounded by the dark and dirty area.
Principle #3: What feelings does the image create?
Principle #3: What feelings does the image create?
The first feeling I felt while looking at this image was sadness. The little girl definitely causes you to feel bad for her and wonder what happen. It also makes you wonder why she is all alone and if someone will come help her soon.
Why did I choose the image?:
This image makes me feel sad and really bad for the little girl sitting there. The fact that she is all alone in this trashed and deserted area, must be terrifying.
Year Created: 2010
Principle #1: Use of Shadows
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| Image by: Carol Guzy |
Principle #1: Use of Shadows
The darkness and shadows around the boys face helps the eye focus on what the main focus is in the image. It also gives you a better sense on where the image was taken and what conditions were taking place.
Principle #2: Depth of Field
Principle #2: Depth of Field
I believe the right amount of area is in focus. The depth of field helps your eyes focus in the boys face. There is only a few slightly blurry areas that I believe don't add anything to the image if they were in focus.
Principle #3: Exposure time
Principle #3: Exposure time
I believe the shutter speed was very quickly because the boy looks like he is in motion or trying to move. Carol must of snapped the image right as he looked up from what he was doing. There was no blur surrounding the boy but you can tell he wasn't just standing still either.
Why did I choose the image?:
I chose this image because of the guys emotion on his face. The way he blankly just starting directly at the camera. You can help but feel bad and shed a tear because of the story behind this image. The children were trying to save their teacher and the little girl ended up dying. Its sad but nice to know that a child that young would have the sense to want to save someone else even though it put her life in danger.
Year Created: 2004
Principle #1: Background compliments or detracts from composition
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| Image by Carol Guzy |
Principle #1: Background compliments or detracts from composition
The only thing in the background is water and the Statue of Liberty. I believe that complete the image because it adds to the fact the little girl is mimicking the State. The background is to of focus in order to bring more focus on the little girl.
Principle #2: Is the image Black & White or color?
Principle #2: Is the image Black & White or color?
The image is black & white. I believe it create a powerful and more meaningful message not being in color. I think Carol decided to make the image black & white because it added a deeper effect.
Principle #3: Subjects Expression
Principle #3: Subjects Expression
The little girl is posed but in a very silly and cute way. She looks very excited to see the Statue of Liberty and to even copy the exact pose. It looks as if the shot is candid and Carol just happen to catch her make that pose.
Why did I choose the image?:
I really loved how this image was taken and the expression n the Childs face. She looks genuinely excited and happy to pose in front of the state of liberty. Even though she is in a horrible situation with only one arm she was still able to be happy and make such an iconic pose.
Year Created: 2010
Principle #1: Obvious Main subject, about 1/4 to 2/3 or image area
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| Image by Carol Guzy |
Principle #1: Obvious Main subject, about 1/4 to 2/3 or image area
The main subject isn't too big but he does take up most of the frame. It doesn't crowd the edge because you can still see the environment he is in and the other people around him. I think the image would be very confusing if you didn't see the barb wire or people helping him over the fence.
Principle #2: Use of lines
Principle #2: Use of lines
The lines in this image with either straight or slightly bent. They helped establish the rule of thirds horizontally. I believe the lines don't take away for the main subject but instead help you understand more of what is happening in the image.
Principle #3: Keep it simple
Principle #3: Keep it simple
The image isn't too cluttered but there is a lot happening in the image. I think its because you see multiple people and objects in the far background. The bard wire and fence also make the image look more crowded then it should.
Why did I choose the image?:
I chose this image because of the expressions on everyone face. You can just see and feel the fear or sadness just by looking at this image.
Impact: How did the photojournalist's images affect society?
Carol Guzy's images had a major affect on society. She wanted to do more than just taking nice picture and send out for the world to see."I take pictures to enlighten people to something they are not aware of. If we keep taking the pictures and keep telling the stories, we can make it better. I really believe that." She takes images to tell a true story and not just for the good graphics. Guzy sends out visuals to inspire others and encourage a change to be made. She put out images that would create a support system that could possible aid the issues these individuals are going through.
Your Major at AIC: What aspect of the photojournalist's career relates in some way to your major?
Impact: How did the photojournalist's images affect society?
Carol Guzy's images had a major affect on society. She wanted to do more than just taking nice picture and send out for the world to see."I take pictures to enlighten people to something they are not aware of. If we keep taking the pictures and keep telling the stories, we can make it better. I really believe that." She takes images to tell a true story and not just for the good graphics. Guzy sends out visuals to inspire others and encourage a change to be made. She put out images that would create a support system that could possible aid the issues these individuals are going through.
Your Major at AIC: What aspect of the photojournalist's career relates in some way to your major?
My major at American International College is public health. The main similarity that public health and photojournalists have are they care about the issues and bring awareness to the events that occur around the world. Photojournalist like Guzy worked hard to take images to bring awareness to natural disasters around the world and how it affected the people who loved there. People in the public health field travel around the world and bring awareness to different diseases or health issues.
Viewpoints: How was the photojournalist viewed by different people in different ways?
It wonderful to know that there are photojournalist like Carol Guzy, who actually takes time to connect with the people in her images. She doesn't just take images to get recognition and praise for them. She actually wants to connect with them and learn the real stories behind their struggle."Pictures inform, educate, enlighten, captivate, spur governments into action. They are historical documents and poignant reminders of our human frailties. Sometimes they touch our very souls." Some photojournalist who take pictures for the fame might not understand her reasoning and think she is loving the awards she receives. Then there are ones like Guzy who knows its more than just snapping an image of someone.
Viewpoints: How was the photojournalist viewed by different people in different ways?
It wonderful to know that there are photojournalist like Carol Guzy, who actually takes time to connect with the people in her images. She doesn't just take images to get recognition and praise for them. She actually wants to connect with them and learn the real stories behind their struggle."Pictures inform, educate, enlighten, captivate, spur governments into action. They are historical documents and poignant reminders of our human frailties. Sometimes they touch our very souls." Some photojournalist who take pictures for the fame might not understand her reasoning and think she is loving the awards she receives. Then there are ones like Guzy who knows its more than just snapping an image of someone.
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