FAMILY IN THE FOCUS OF PHOTO STORIES IN THE DIGITAL MEDIA “TAKIE DELA” (“SUCH THINGS”) (2021–2023)

Photo series are one of the compelling genres of journalism. The aim of this article is to demonstrate which themes related to family issues and intra-family interactions are embodied in the photo materials of the digital media “Takie Dela”, and to determine which visual techniques journalists use when working on this topic. The practical significance of the article lies in the opportunity to utilize the experience of “Takie Dela” for preparing one’s own materials on family themes. The object of the study consists of the photo stories from the “Such Cases” online portal. The subject of the research is the theme of family in the site’s photo stories and the visual techniques employed in this context. Using a comprehensive sampling method, all photo series from “Takie Dela” published between 2021 and 2023 were identified. Out of 104 photo series, 13 were dedicated to the theme of family. The methodological foundation of the article is based on thematic content analysis followed by clustering into several sub-themes, as well as an analysis of semiotic means used by journalists when covering specific sub-themes within the analyzed context. The results showed that “Takie Dela” offers a diverse representation of family themes, with a focus on motherhood and parent-child relationships. The photo series combine artistic intent with social significance and feature thoughtful symbolism.