Similarities
Be Invisible
Ethics
Differences
What Is Photojournalism
The Purpose of Photojournalism
Topics
Economics Politics Important people Sports Events
Capture the Truth
The Modern Photojournalist
What Is Documentary Photography
The Purpose of a Documentary
Topics
Environment People (especially minorities) Social issues
Research
Personal Project
Modern Documentary Photography
Conclusion
There are definitely differences and similarities. But both genres are important in the world of photography. Most photographers that practice one of the two genres also explore the other. If you want to start with one of the two genres, you’ll have to ask yourself, “What do I want?” Do you want to act fast and show the truth about what’s happening today? Or do you want to take your time and tell a complex story? Both genres are very rewarding and highly regarded by society as well as art lovers. Don’t hesitate to jump into either one of the genres. Check out our Profit from Portraits e-book to learn how to take incredible photos of people and make money from doing it!
