The Basics
This is the FIRST RULE of JOURNALISM
Don't Bury The Lead
These are straight lines in a photo that guide the eye towards the subject
Leading Lines
Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
The 5 Ws and H
This is what separated Photojournalism from Photography
Telling A Story
This shape represents how a story should be written. With the most important information up top and the least necessary details on the bottom
The Inverted Pyramid or The Upside Down Pyramid
This Rule designates that an image is more interesting when the subject is placed along one of the third lines of the shot
The Rule of Thirds
The practice of only using as many words as necessary
Word Economy
The practice of having the subject in focus, but anything closer or further away is less sharp and blurry
Depth of Field
This organization has a Code of Ethics which include such principles as Seek Truth and Report It and Minimize Harm
The Society of Professional Journalists
The concept that a previous photo changes how a viewer perceives the next photo
The Kuleshov Effect