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There are probably at least twice as many definitions
of "What The PJ Style Is" as there are
photographers practicing it. When asked 'what
is photojournalism'? W. Eugene Smith, one of the
20th century¹s greatest photojournalists,
replied "Documentary Photography with a purpose".
For me the single most important element of the
PJ Style is meeting and exceeding the client's
wishes, desires and taste with my own documentary
style. Beyond delivering technical excellence
the photographer's eye and brain must be able
to anticipate and recognize not only the physical
actions and emotions but also the geometric shapes,
lighting and composition that come together to
reveal seemingly simple but complex images. It
is the photographer's assignment to record these
moments and produce images that will warrant many
second looks over many years.
PJ Style should be a cohesive collection of images
that are not only a record of the day's events
but are also images that capture as many "decisive
moments" as possible. The resultant images
should be able to stand the test of time and look
as fresh and vital in thirty or more years as
they did when first viewed.
By GEORGE WEIR - The
Wedding Photojournalist Association
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