PHOTOREAL 2024 | Documentary photography in the digital age

About
In this accelerating age of digital image culture, photography is a key tool in the battle for our attention and affiliation. Over the last decade the authorship, meaning and authority of images has shifted.How have real time reporting, citizen journalism, changing social, political and media landscapes and drivers like engagement metrics impacted integrity, ethics and authenticity in photojournalism? How has the diversification of storytelling voices added to the landscape of documentary photography? How has the role of the photographer/ artist changed?
This session will explore the questions above through the unique perspectives and experiences of the panel.
Chair: Ellen Smith
Panel: Chris Hopkins, Rachel Mounsey, Andrew Quilty and Hilary Wardhaugh.
Location
Museum of Australian Photography
860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill Vic 3150