Chapter 8
Canon’s stabilization and Nikon’s vibration reduction allow photographers to use slower shutter speeds without blur, but they only counteract a specific type of movement.
Camera shake/ slight hand movements
Instead of just reporting dry statistics about a social crisis, photojournalists try to interview and photograph specific people to accomplish this goal.
Putting a face on the issue / translating numbers into people
Even if police invite you inside a suspect's home during a breaking news raid, entering without the homeowner's consent means you can be charged with this crime.
Trespassing
An LCD screen can lie in bright sunlight, but this graphical tool never does. It plots all 256 tonal values from pure black on the far left to pure white on the far right.
Histogram
When covering difficult stories, the most important thing a photographer can have is compassion, empathy, and ___ while waiting for a moment.
Patience
Streets, sidewalks, public parks, and college campuses generally share this legal status where photojournalists can take photos freely without permission.
Public spaces/public property
If you accidentally underexpose an image or shoot under the wrong white-balance settings, saving your photo in this file format gives you the best chance of salvaging highlight and shadow detail in post-processing.
RAW format
Websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe allow independent photographers to raise money for documentary projects through this online funding method.
Crowdfunding
Carrying one of these laminated badges around your neck identifies you as media, but does not grant you any extra legal rights beyond the general public.
Press pass/press credential