Kayla's Take On Photojournalism

The Evolution of Black and White Roll Film in Photojournalism Photo Caption: Who/what is pictured: Boo the Cat by Kayla Peterkin What is going on: Peeking out from under the curtain When: September 26, 2025 Where: Chicopee, Massachusetts Why: To capture a moment of curiosity and playfulness, reflecting attention to framing and narrative similar to photojournalistic principles Who or What: Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by Joe Rosenthal What is Going On: Fighting during combat When: June 18, 1965 Where: Phuoc Vinh Airstrip, South Vietnam Why: The photo was taken to document the experiences of soldiers during the Vietnam War and to spark the patriotism in the American people. Black and white roll film, introduced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, changed photography by making it more portable and efficient. Unlike earlier glass plate negatives, roll film allowed multiple exposures on a single roll, allowing the photographers to capture...

Photo by Jürgen & Thomas/ullstein bild via Getty Bob Marley has always been a big impact on my culture and my life because my family is from Jamaica, and he represents a piece of that for me. His music was always playing at family gatherings, and it always made me feel connected to my roots, even if I wasn’t born there myself. The way he talked about love, freedom, and unity reminds me of the values my family has passed down, from the way we cook and the food is enjoyed. Listening to him makes me proud of where my family comes from, and it inspires me to carry on that part of my culture. Photo by Ron Haviv This image by Ron Haviv, was taken in Panama City in May 1989, captures a intense moment in history. Vice President elect Guillermo “Billy” Ford was being brutally attacked by a member of a paramilitary group, supporters of the dictator. Ford is injured, bleeding through his shirt, and his bodyguard has already been killed defending him. What makes this photograph impactfu...

Photo by: Kayla Peterkin 09/09/2025 This photo represents photojournalism because it documents the aftermath of a rainstorm that knocked down sunflowers. It captures the real, unstaged moment in time, showing how weather events impact the environment. Images like this serve as visual records of events, helping communities reflect on what happened and what changes to consider. In the future this can help the owner of the sunflowers to learn to put up a barrier to protect the sunflowers from further damage. Photo by: Kayla Peterkin 09/11/2025 This photo does not represent true photojournalism because it is staged and lacks clear news value. This young woman is standing next to an empty wheelchair in what appears to be an elevator, but the context is unclear/uncertain. There is no real event being documented, the image raises questions rather than providing information, making it more personal or artistic than journalistic. Question 1: In what ways does learning the histo...

Photo by Kevin Carter  The reason I chose this image because, as humans, we are alike in so many ways, yet our differences are pronounced. It’s hard to understand how an innocent child can be dying of starvation while so many resources and materials go to waste.