Photojournalism's impact remains equivalent to the growth of new media, reigning as a very important part of journalism. As our advanced technology becomes more utilized, photography journalists have the ability to capture their stories visually and distribute them globally. Its benefits extend through crisis zones and outlawed countries, The Atlantic says photojournalism "allows news organizations to ferret out important stories using tools beyond their existing technical capabilities." This allows the chance for individuals to have a voice to speak out on issues they feel strongly about in the palm of their hand, or rather, their pocket. While manipulated images pose a threat, this shifts toward the focus of finding raw, unedited photos now more than ever.
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