Durham Convention Center Room A2

In an era dominated by rapid news cycles, algorithmic feeds, and digital manipulation, where does objective reality end and curated narrative begin?

Join Neale Bayly and documentary photographers Mehmet Demirci and Travis Dove for an in-depth conversation on the role of photojournalists in the “post truth” era. Why is photojournalism so indispensable in the age we live in?

Truth in journalism has never been more vital—or more challenged. As visual media rapidly evolves alongside changing editorial landscapes and new technologies, photojournalists face complex choices every day: How do you capture an authentic moment when editorial framing, algorithms, and reader expectations demand a specific story?

Together, our panelists will pull back the curtain on modern photojournalism, examining the delicate line between authentic documentation and constructed narrative. Whether you are a practitioner, a media consumer, or simply curious about how the news gets made, this panel offers a candid look at the ethics, pressures, and truth of visual storytelling today.