More And More Newspapers And News Channels Are Using Photographs To Support Their News

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I agree thatan increasing number of media houses use photographs to validate their news stories. Some
people think photographs are not a vital source of information others opine that their role in
disseminating news is indispensable. In my opinion using photographs in the news columns plays a very
important role in stimulating interest among the readers and aids in easy understanding.

On the one hand, some people think that photographs are not a valid source of news for the simple
reason that they can be doctored. In this age of Photoshop and multimedia, there is no way we can be
assured of the authenticity of images that we come across in newspapers and on the internet. In fact,
there have been many instances when photos were morphed or edited to taint the reputation of some
well-known people. A morphed image looks original but that is not the case. Countless celebrities and
politicians have paid the price of fame by having their morphed images in compromising or unflattering
positions published in glossies. Since photos look truer than words, they do considerable harm and it is
not always possible for a tainted person to regain their reputation. Hence, the argument that photos are
not a valid source of information certainly holds some water.

On the other hand, photos make the story livelier. They arouse the interest of the reader and make
them want to read the whole story. Also, we can never dismiss the fact that photos capture the
moments as they are and are an accurate representation of the event or the happening. Of course, they
can be manipulated but in the absence of any manipulation, they are the ultimate truth. One has to
admit that the vast majority of photos published in newspapers are genuine and provide a clear picture
of the news story. In addition, readers are able to understand the news easily when the news stories are
supported by photos.

To conclude while it is true that people have different views I believe photographs in news stories are
indispensable as they not only kindle the interest among the readers but also facilitate easy
understanding of the news story.