Press photographs can prompt government action, says photojournalist
Senior photojournalist B.M. Kedarnath delivered a lecture at Karnatak University on the power of press photography in influencing government action and public awareness. He emphasized the need for technical proficiency combined with a strong sense of social responsibility.
Why it matters
The lecture underscores the role of visual media in journalism and its capacity to drive social and administrative change.
Press photographs play a vital role in highlighting ground realities and pressing the government to address public issues, senior photojournalist B.M. Kedarnath said.
He was delivering a special lecture on press photography organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Karnatak University in Dharwad on Friday.
Mr. Kedarnath said news photography demanded the ability to make quick decisions according to the situation. An effective photograph could convey an incident more powerfully than hundreds of words, he said, urging students to develop technical skills in photography while remaining conscious of their social responsibility.
Explaining various photographic techniques and approaches to capturing images, he highlighted the importance of selecting the subject, using light effectively, camera settings, focus, framing, composition, camera angles, background, and timing in producing compelling photographs.
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