## Step 5 - Listening

Listening
Look at the picture. What can you see? Who do you think the person is and what are they doing?
What do you know about photojournalism? How important is it? Give at least three reasons.
How do you think that world of photojournalism has changed in recent times? Think about advances in technology.
You will hear a photo journalist, James Petts talking about the industry of photojournalism.

Listen and complete the sentences.

1. James says that the world of photojournalism is [.....].
2. Due to digital developments, many people have lost their [.....].
3. Publishing photos on your own blog or website can [.....] a lot.
4. James’ book proposal was accepted due to his large [.....].
5. Pictures nowadays look better when viewed on a [.....].
6. No longer does the size of the [.....] in the newspaper limit the size of the photograph.
7. The [.....] of photojournalists today is not the same as in the past.
8. If you only take [.....], it’s unlikely that you’ll be offered work.

Do you think that photojournalism is ever ‘fake news’? How?
What might motivate a photojournalist to create a fake picture? Is it ever ok?