Photojournalism Part 1.

Photojournalism is a method of photography that has been around for nearly the past 8 decades, starting in 1933.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson, born in France in 1908, is considered the father of all modern photojournalism, being one of the first photographers to use the brand new Leica Camera. Cartier-Bresson took the first 'Decisive Moment' photo in 1933, of a man jumping over a puddle. As a man who hunted game, he was used to waiting long periods of time to get a perfect shot, and has taken some of the most iconic photos in the world.

The Decisive Moment 
The Decisive Moment is a technique used in photojournalism to capture the perfect shot. It can take a long time to get the photo, as the moment needs to be perfected with all the objects in the shot to get the decisive image. It is called the decisive moment because it needs to be taken there and then, for if the photographer waits a split second longer the photo opportunity would have gone.

The Leica Camera
The Leica Camera is one of the biggest revolutions in the history of photography, shaping the way photos are taken today. The Leica Camera, made by the German company Leica, was the first compact and quick camera, making very little sound, perfect for the types of shots Cartier-Bresson took. Before the Lecia Camera, Cameras where huge things on tripods, and would take around ten minutes to process a photo. The Leica Camera was put into circulation in 1925, and Cartier-Bresson, being well off, bought one. The creation of the Leica Camera was a revolution in the world of photography.