Secrets and Lies

BagNewsNotes has an excellent three-part series, The State of the News Photo. Well worth your time.

* 'The New Prominence and Visibility of the News Photo'
* 'The News Photo as Spin and the Editorial Challenge'
* 'The News Photo as Opportunity and Suggestions for a More Expanded Editorial Role'

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