Photojournalism | Thejazziiesttakes

When the moment is part of a movement
September 6 Jazzlyn Bizzotto

This photo was taken by Johnathon Bachman (2016). This photo was taken during a protest in New York, along with other protests across the country over the death of Alton Sterling The woman in the photo is Ieshia Evans .as she stands defiantly in front of the cops. This photo symbolically speaks to me because of the grace and bravery Ieshia has over the cops, while the cops are taken aback by it. It's a powerful image to me because Ieshia's stance contrasts with the aggressive and forceful posture the cops have, which speaks to the level of courage she shows. Her courage represents not only her own strength but also symbolizes the everyday courage shown by countless protesters and community members who continue to stand up for justice in the face of a corrupt system. This photo illustrates what I learned this week in journalism about how most photos are genuine and not heavily edited. In this context, I think it's breathtaking how photojournalism is all about capturing the truth of what's happening in the world, not created or staged. The best kind of journalism, in my opinion, is when it brings attention to causes and stories that actually impact people. What is unfolding in front of us is what needs to be talked about more honestly, not something that needs to be conceived to bring that conversation forward.

Covered in Dust,
Etched in Memory

September 11 Jazzlyn Bizzotto

This image has become a defining representation of the destruction and chaos of 9/11. The candid angle emphasizes the overwhelming cloud of dust that engulfed survivors, capturing the disorientation and devastation that followed the attack. Beyond honoring those who died in the towers, this photo stands as reminder of the witnesses and survivors whose lives were also permanently altered. Marcy Borders, who had only been working at Bank of America for a month, physically escaped the initial collapse, but the trauma stayed with her. She later reflected on the psychological toll: "Every time I saw an aircraft, I panicked. I started smoking crack, because I didn't want to live." (Borders, Cascone 2015). For me, this photo encapsulates both shock and despair, a haunting symbol of the human cost of that day.

The similarities between SPJ and NPPA codes of ethics is how they both strive to represent the world in an authentic way, no fabrication involved in writing and in photo taking. Another similarity is they both hold diverse voices in their code of ethics, in order to create truthful stories to cater to the most amount of people. One of the major differences is that the SPJ mentions updating and fixing details of the story as the story develops, meanwhile the NPPA given its visual news doesn't have that value because once a picture is taken, it's harder to fix what's going on, without having to start over and take new photos all together. Another difference is that the SPJ encourages questioning people of power and to have complete transparency of public figures. The NPPA doesn't mention any of that and I think its because visual information of public figures is easy to obtain, but not so much visual information on what they do behind-closed-doors. What I find fascinating is the SPJ and NPPA hold the same core values of compassion, accuracy and being unbiased in their journalism, but NPPA's code of ethics is significantly shorter. I believe its because Visual journalism is a lot less about editing and more being there when a significant event happens and capturing it visually. The SPJ code for ethics is longer because there's more regulations to follow when its specifically written journalism v.s. visual journalism.

Ethics Evoling

September 20 By Jazzlyn Bizzotto

Buzzers and Movies: WSU Film & Media

By Jazzlyn Bizzotto

The Film & Media Club hosted its Trivia Game Night on September 17 at Wayne State University, where students from different majors came together for a Jeopardy-style contest. From Cajoh Thomas and Jeremiah Green introducing the rules, to the creative whiteboard logo, to the buzzers that kept the pace lively, the night blended friendly competition with laughter. The event highlighted the club’s focus on networking, film and media, and building connections across campus.

Media Club Leaders Jeremiah Green and Cajoh Thomas introduce the rules at the start of Jeopardy Game Night at Wayne State University. Beyond the Jeopardy-style contest, the club emphasizes networking, bonding over film and media, and sharing campus resources.

Two students share a laugh during the Media Club’s Trivia Game Night on September 17th at Wayne State University. The Jeopardy-style contest brought together students from different majors to connect through media trivia and friendly competition.

A yellow buzzer sits ready for use during the Media Club’s Trivia Game Night on September 17th at Wayne State University. The buzzers kept the fast-paced contest moving, with the red team ultimately claiming victory in the Jeopardy-style match-up.

Cajoh Thomas leads all rounds of questions during the Media Club’s Trivia Game Night. Acting as host, Thomas kept the Jeopardy-style contest lively and engaging for students from across campus.

The Film & Media Club Jeopardy Game Night on September 17 at Wayne State University, William Carter created the event’s Jeopardy-style logo on a whiteboard. The artwork helped set the stage for students to test their knowledge in a fun and competitive setting.

Wayne State v.s. Lansing Community College

Sunday, October 12th (2025)

Wayne State’s Sydney Long stands expressionless as coach Nicole Tines disputes a call with the referee during Friday’s softball game against Lansing Community College at the Wayne State Softball Stadium in Detroit.