Photojournalism

--Understand the basics of taking good photos

--Be familiar with the technical aspects of taking photos

--Be familiar with photo-editing software

--Be familiar with uploading photos to the Web

--Integrate photography into coverage of stories

 

Basic Concepts

--Composition

--Drama

--Action

--Expression

--Unusualness

 

The Threes

--Types of shots:

Long range (establishing) – Show setting

Midrange – Show subject in setting

Close-up – Show subject

 

The Rule of Thirds

 

Cutlines

--Use present tense

--Double-check identifications

--Be as specific as possible

--Avoid clichés

--Every photo needs a cutline

--Identify everyone in photo

--Use photos and cutlines to enhance coverage

 

Accuracy

 

Ethics

--Sensitive elements:

grief

death and gore

embarrassment of individuals

negative stereotyping

juveniles

criminality

sexuality

 

National Press Photographers Association

Code of Ethics

 

Graphics

--Accuracy

--Clarity

--Simplicity

--Attribution

--Numerical Data:

bar chart

line chart

pie chart

 

Good Graphic Contains

--Headline

--Chart

--Labels

--Explainer box

--Legend

--Source

--Credits