Photo Illustration

A photo illustration is a created image (in this case, posed -- but in other contexts they might be digital created) designed not to record an event but rather to illustrate a concept.

NPPA: Best of Photojournalism 2005: Still Photography Winners

When illustrating, the idea is key. We seek to reward outstanding execution, without digital means, for an idea that raises the bar on creativity and execution in the area of the illustrative. This category is not for digitally created images.