Kayla's Take On Photojournalism

Is AI really the new reality Artificial Intelligence is really making a big splash in the way we look at photography. AI is whipping up photos that look as real as can be, even if they never actually happened, which is getting pretty confusing when trying to figure out the difference between what's real or not. In this blog I'm going to take a closer look at how AI is changing photojournalism, the headaches it can bring, and what it all might mean for the future of photojournalism. Photo by: David Carson In Seeing is no longer believing: Atifical Intelligence impact on photojournalism by David Carson, on During the 2024 election had a major impact on how individuals see photojournalism, for example Kamala Harris’s crowd, was accused of being AI generated. The article states, that while AI imagery may not have significantly impacted voters, it displayed authentic visuals, thats shows the audience that similar...

AI is the "new" reality By Chat GPT 10/20/25 For my Contemporary Photojournalism Issues Project, I plan to make a digital photo essay that shows the fine line between what’s real and what’s not in today’s photojournalism. My focus will be on how AI and editing tools such as filters and effects used in the real world in. addition to making people believe pictures that they see could misinterpreted or mis-guide  By: Kayla 10/19/25 I want to use original photos I take and then make AI or digitally edited versions of the same thing. I’ll put them side by side in a slideshow format and add short captions that talk about what tools I used, what the difference is, and how it feels compared to the real one. Now you don’t even need photographers to take pictures, AI can do it all and you wouldn't even know. I will showcase the use of AI and how it displays how easy it is to manipulate photos to create false truths and that humans aren't able to  Photo by Chat GPT 10...

Photo By: Unknown Photo Taken: Durning the 1440s Subject’s Expression: The subjects (likely enslaved individuals or traders) appear tense and fearful, reflecting the gravity of the historical moment. The facial expressions and body language evoke distress, capturing the human impact of the trade. Quality of Light: The lighting is likely dramatic, highlighting certain figures or elements (like chains or ships) while casting other areas in shadow. This adds emotional weight and emphasizes the severity of the situation. Rule of Thirds: The photographer or artist may have positioned the main figures off-center, creating visual interest while also leaving space to depict surrounding activity (e.g., guards, ships, or crowded decks) Why I chose this image:   I picked this image because of the dramatic use of light and shadow, which created a sense of depth and highlighted the suffering of the individuals. I could see that the lines of the ship’s masts and ropes naturally drew my e...