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On the surface, photojournalism and street photography may seem purely documentary.

After all, documentary photography focuses on capturing reality, so it can be shared and remembered. Isn’t that what photojournalism is?

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Yes, sometimes, but not always. Ever since news photographers began taking inspiration from art photographers in the 1960s and 70s, another motivation for photojournalism has emerged. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for photojournalists to focus on the artistic and emotional impact of their images, not just the reality of the scene. They want to create visual narratives, which stir viewers’ emotions.

Typically, this emotional story isn’t created by coincidence. Successful photojournalists do thorough research ahead of time, and after this preparation, they choose a story or idea they want to explore. Then, they show up on the scene with this concept already in mind.

But even when a photographer is working spontaneously, letting their environment inspire them, they can still have a point of view they’re trying to communicate. For example, take these photos of an ultra-orthodox community in Jerusalem, shot by street photographer Ilan Ben Yehuda. Despite the spontaneity of the shots, they’re composed to create stories with themes of humor, irony, and surreality. In this way, they’re more like fine art than documentary photography.