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Photographic Society of America (PSA) has definitions for Photojournalism
which are consistent with the comments made regarding editors decisions and
terminations of employment.
It states
“The following statement shall be printed in the entry form and read to the
judges at the onset of the judging: “Photojournalism entries shall consist of
images or sequences of images with informative content and emotional impact,
including human interest, documentary and spot news. The journalistic value of
the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of
credibility, images that misrepresent the truth and model or staged set-ups are
not permitted. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element
of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. Techniques that
enhance the presentation of the image, without changing the photojournalism
content, are permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Color images can be
converted to greyscale monochrome.”
It also has the following statement re sizes allowed.
“Prints may be home or commercially processed. Each print class shall
consist of not more than four (4) prints un-mounted, or four lightweight mounts
not over 8 ½ x 12 inches (21.3x30 centimeters) each containing one or more
prints, monochrome or color or mixed.”
The definition is basically consistent with that of the International body
FIAP. However the sizes allowed are inconsistent with other PSA
regulations, eg for Nature (as with all other sections) a maximum size of 16x20”
(40 x 50 cm) is permitted. This is the size allowed in other international
exhibitions.
“A Nature Print entry shall be a maximum of four (4) prints or mounts and
may be monochrome or color or mixed at the discretion of the exhibitor. The size
will be determined by the individual exhibition, with a maximum of 16x20 inches
(40x50centimeters.) Prints may be home or commercially processed. It is
recommended that smaller prints (to a small print limit of 8.5x12.0 inches) be
judged first and separate from larger prints.”
Is there any reason why PSA has this size limitation for Photojournalism
entries, which is inconsistent with all other international competitions.
Jim Thyer
Can we change the context without changing the content?
If so, is content the true nature of the “photograph” and the context the
interpretation of the image?
Gregory
From: Randy Little
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2014 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: Photoshopping Ist Verboten!!! Not like the fence post that was missing from the kent stateimage
or the zillion other pj image there where retouched should have had it
done. But Don't these guys learn? So many have been fired in the
past 10 years for this stuff. I would argue hugely that its the
difference between a photograph and a photoshopped image. They are
more covering their asses legally for something that small. I guarntee every
image you see on a news site has has significant post processing in some form or
another. He should have just said I can burn that in so you can't see it
in the dark room . cause thats still and everyday event.
Notice something different? The right one was used for nearly 2
decades. http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/08/22/weekinreview/29701999.JPG
On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 6:46 PM, Bob <w8imo@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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