The document provides tips for visual journalism and photography composition. It discusses fundamentals like focus and exposure. It emphasizes experimenting with camera settings and getting close to subjects. Good composition focuses on a single subject and idea. Photographs should tell a story and guide the viewer's eye. Elements like foreground, background, depth of field, lighting and visual weight should be considered. Conducting interviews requires preparation, rapport building, and asking open-ended, specific questions.

1. JOUR 5030 - Visual Journalism Class Notes January 29, 2009

7. Foreground - the part of the photo that is closest to the camera - the branches in front of a park scene. Background - the part of the photo that is farthest from the camera - the mountains behind a park scene. http://photoinf.com/General/ITRC_UMT/Composition_Basics_-_How_to_Get_Good_Pictures/Composition_Basics.htm

10. Large DOF Wide Angle Lens Large Distance to Subject Big F-Stop DOF Small DOF Long Lens Small F-Stop Small Distance To Subject Low Light Bright Light Short Shutter Speed Long Shutter Speed

19. Reflections Lines Shadows