Here's the photography assignment for journalists

1. Remember…
Every picture tells a story.

2. You may have written the most
interesting article in the world…
• But not many people will read it without a
photo and/or infographic next to it.

3. When taking photos ask yourself
the question…
• What’s the story?

4. And the most important thing…
• Take lots of photos
• Take tons of photos
• 1 or 2 snaps is not enough to get “the
shot”

5. And don’t forget to…
• Get closer
• Know your light source
• Action…reaction…emotion shots
• Get high or low
• Focus on details
• Repetition
• Turn around and most of all…
• Be patient 

6. Your assignment for Friday…
• Take photos during second lunch.
• Take at least 100 photos and be…
• Original
• No “grab & grin!”

7. Your assignment for Friday…
• Take photos during second lunch.
• Take at least 100 photos and be…
• Original
• No “grab & grin!”