Descriptive analysis of narrative photojournalism in two digital newspapers: Folha de Sao Paulo and The Guardian
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https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2017.2.1398Keywords:
Photojournalism, digital press, documentary photography, photo-essay, photo stories, galleries, content analysis, Folha de Sao Paulo, The GuardianAbstract
Given the paucity of studies in this field, this paper seeks to develop an analysis of new products in the digital news media’s narrative photojournalism, its components and substantive aspects, focusing on digital newspapers Folha de Sao Paulo and The Guardian. The sample consists of 35 pieces with a total of 899 photographs, of which 351 (39.1%) correspond to Folha de Sao Paulo and 548 (60.9%) to The Guardian. Drawing on a content analysis methodology, a self-designed record is used with indicators that are seldom referred to in studies on photography, such as structural design, functionality or integration of multimedia content. The results indicate that these products have different formats and configurations, possess a clear structure, are of a medium-high length, and contain simple functionality. A good hierarchical organization, variety, large size and high-quality images provide a strong visual impact. The textual elements complement and clarify the logical meaning of the story. The inclusion of audiovisual content and links is discreet but well contextualized. All this represents a significant aesthetic-communicative advance as compared to the conventional treatment of photography in the digital press.
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