Adopted Quote by Andy Grundberg
“...truth-telling may be an ethic, adopted by photojournalists as a behavior, but experience shows us that it is not embedded in the medium like silver salts in film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photojournalism Ethics, 2015
Truth‑telling is a moral choice, not an automatic property of the medium.
In simple terms: Truth depends on the journalist, not the camera.
Key Takeaway
Choose honesty over convenience.
Themes
ethics
media
truth
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- documentary work
Key Concepts
Journalistic integrity
media theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a photo ever be truly objective?
- What responsibilities do photographers have?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be compromised by commercial pressures.
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