Photojournalism is the union of photographs and words to tell a story. Nonfictional, these pieces serve to document the world around us for historical, social, or political purposes. Photojournalism work is published in newspapers and newsmagazines and is one of the most widely viewed forms of photography. It is challenging due to its often fast-paced and unpredictable nature, but many photographers find the profound effects it can produce immensely rewarding.