Introduction to Photojournalism
What is photojournalism
telling a story with pictures / reporting with a camera
What is news?
An event or issue of immediate importance to readers
What three things define effective sports photos?
Motion, emotion, storytelling
What is photo editing?
Selecting and preparing the best photos for publication
Name the three parts of the exposure triangle
Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
What are the two mediums combined in photojournalism
Words and Pictures
What is spot news?
Unplanned, urgent events (accidents, protests, etc.)
What shutter speed freezes fast action?
1/1000 sec or faster
What makes a "good photo?"
A well planned, eye catching photo with clear storytelling
What does aperture control?
The amount of light entering the lens
What is the main purpose of photojournalism?
To inform, motivate and provide facts or information
List the six tests of newsworthiness
Consequence, conflict, prominence, proximity, timeliness, unusualness
Why use a wide aperture like f/2.8?
The blur the background and isolate subjects
What is the purpose of cropping?
To remove distractions and emphasize the main subject
What is "depth of field?"
How much of the image is in focus (foreground/background)
Name one ethical guideline all photojournalists must follow
What is the difference between a long shot and a close up?
Long shot shows the scene; close up focuses on details
What compositional rule places subjects along grid intersections?
Rule of Thirds
What does aspect ratio describe?
The proportional relationship of width and height
Name the composition techniques
Rule of thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, Symmetry, Negative Space
What makes photography a "universal language"
It can be interpreted without depending on language rules
How should a photographer behave when covering political events?
Be invisible; capture emotion without being intrustive
What's one key ethical rule in sports photography?
Avoid bias, get consent and don't manipulate photos
Name common aspect ratios
1:1, 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, 5:4
What should every caption include in AP style?
Who, what, when, where, why