When the world cast their eyes on the photos of the two Boston bombers, they did so thanks to the work of citizen journalists who responded to calls from law enforcement to report suspicious activity spotted near the scene of the finish line explosion. Two years ago, when the world learned of the Bahraini uprising, they did so through social media
Part 1: Citizen Journalists Emerge As Major Players In The Media World
Commercial photographer Carlos Chiossone took this photo of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which was eventually picked up by CNN. Major media outlets are increasingly recognizing the value of citizen journalists like Chiossone. (Photo/Carlos Chiossone) When the world cast their eyes on the photos of the two Boston bombers, they did so thanks to the […]