mediakuvien
The term mediakuvien refers to images used in media, including photographs, illustrations, infographics, and video stills, presented to accompany news stories and other content. The concept covers both images produced by media organizations and those supplied by third parties, including stock imagery and user-generated content. In Finnish media discourse, mediakuvien are studied for their role in communication and audience interpretation.
Production and sources. Photographers, agencies, stock libraries, and citizen journalists create mediakuvien. Images are selected for
Ethics and authenticity. Visual manipulation, cropping, color adjustment, or composite images can alter meaning; ethical standards
Legal and social aspects. Copyright and licensing govern use; model releases and location releases may be required;