The Basics on photojournalism, principles and concepts. Tips on how to be good photojournalist. Credits to the authors I've used as a reference.

5. It is a specialized
branch of publication,
the art and science of
photography combined
with the written words.

7. selecting
pictures for
publications

8. Technical
Value
1st

9. A picture has a
technical value when
it is clear, free from
smudges, clear and
not blurred.

10. Editorial
Value
2nd

11. It has editorial value when
it tells a story at a glance,
when it shows life
happening, moment of
truth and significance,
meaning it has news value

14. To attract attention
To illustrate a point in the
story
To tell a story itself through
the aid of captions
To tell a story in sequence
with other illustrations
To give visual relief to the
layout

15. PHOTOJOURNALIST?

16. PhoToJournal
ist

17. 1. Should have a
working
knowledge of his
outfit --- camera,
lens, and film.

18. 2. Should know a
little of art and be
possessed with a
notion of contrast,
composition, angle
and shape.

19. 3. Must have a
nose for drama,
oddity, rarity,
action and for
human interest
stories.

20. 4. Must be
acquainted with the
important as well as
with the notorious
people who break
into the news often.

21. 5. Must have
diplomacy and tact
when covering risky
assignments like
fires, riots, rallies,
and demonstrations.

22. 6. Must be
acquainted with the
libel laws, since libel
suits can also
proceed from
pictures.

25. 1. Prominence
Just like in a story itself,
pictures of prominent
personalities attract to
the interest of readers.

26. 2. Action
“Action speaks louder than
words”

27. 3. Human interest
Pictures that show emotion

28. 4. Drama
Another form of human
interest

29. 5. TimelinessPhoto credits: Toya and the Sun

30. CAPTION

31. WHAT IS A CAPTION?
A caption is the text of
body type,
accompanying
photos or art work
or any pictorial
illustration.

32. Captions should be . . .
 written in short pithy sentences, average of
15 words for a sentence
 tell and answer the basic question (Who,
what, where, when, and why.)
 identify everyone in the picture and be
accurate. (Give the full Christian name, make it
clear who is who.)
 Match the caption with the mood of the
picture
 A caption is conversational
 Captions should supplement what is seen
 Should not contradict the photo
 Don’t begin with “Photo shows”,
“In the photo are. . .”
 Don’t rewrite the news story as a caption
 The caption should be intended, say an em
or en at each side

34. Credits to: Toya and the sun
The Picture
Story
It is the use of a series of
pictures with a minimum
of words called caption
story. It also illustrate a
“how to” article.

35. Credits to: Toya and the sun
The Caption
Story
Most pictures in the
feature section and in
magazines are explained
with a caption story in
essay form. Aside from answering
the important W’s, are
descriptive, narrative and
expository.

36. PLACING SUBJECTS IN THE RIGHT A

38. Perhaps the most well known principle
of photographic composition is the
‘Rule of Thirds‘.
One of the first things that budding
digital photographers learn about in
classes on photography is the basis for
well balanced and interesting shots.

40. The ancient Greeks discovered the pleasing effect of
objects with a rectangular shape. When a picture is
divided into thirds, it is often most powerful if the
focus of attention is in the intersection of two of the
perpendicular lines.

41. Depth of Field
refers to the area
of a photograph,
in front of (
foreground)
or behind
(background) the
point of focus,
that is considered
acceptably sharp.
DEPTH OF FIELD

42. The sharpest part
of the image
should be the
point of interest,
so focus must be
taken cared of. If
something other
than the main
subject is the
sharpest part of
the composition,
the viewer’s eye
will rest in the
wrong place.
Focus

43. Perspective refers to the relative size
and depth of subjects within a picture.
When the field of view is wide (image
below) the perspective becomes more
apparent because it is stretched.
Perspective

44. Close objects appear much larger than
those in the background. With a narrower
field of view (above image), the
perspective is foreshortened and becomes
less apparent (blur).

45. Pattern
There are patterns all around us if we
only learn to see them. Emphasizing
and highlighting these patterns can
lead to striking shots – as can high
lighting when patterns are broken.

46. Texture
A two
dimensional
thing yet with
the clever use
of ‘texture’
they can
come alive
and become
almost three
dimensional.

47. Leading Lines/Lines
Lines can be
powerful elements
in an image.
They have the
power to draw the
eye to key focal
points in a shot
and to impact the
‘feel’ of an image
greatly.

48.  Framing
 Macro
 Portrait
 Human Interest
 Action
 Motion Blur
 Life
 Street Photography

50. Prepared by:
Piscos, Norielle Ma
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