Composition
Primary subject catches the readers attention first and should be the focal point within the photo.
Center of Interest (CVI)
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. It is primarily controlled by aperture (f-stop), focal length, and distance to the subject.
Depth-of-Field
The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.
Journalism
Unlike commercial or documentary work, these images are created for aesthetic, intellectual, or conceptual purposes to convey emotions, ideas, or narratives. Emphasis is on unusual point of view or unique composition and lighting,
Creative (a/k/a Artistic or Expressive)
A photo is composed so the subject is surrounded by content- sky, ground, people- that highlights the subject.
Framing
Arrangement of elements in a photo.
Composition
A form of visual storytelling, a way to present a narrative through a series of images. Delivers a story using a series of photographs and brings the viewer along a narrative journey. (More images than just a "sequence")
Photo Essay
Posed, but not for serious, historical/archive purposes, but a playful or funny staged group photo- often in costumes or with props.
Scrapbook
Real or imaginary lines in a photo direct attention to the center of interest.
Leading Lines
The tonal gradations between black and white areas in a photograph.
Contrast
A wide shot shows an overall picture of an event or scene. It introduces the reader to the story. A medium shot brings readers closer to the action and tells more of the story. A close up or detail shot focuses on a single, interesting subject.
Perspective or Angle-of-View
A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.
Format
Texture or lines repeats in the foreground or background in a photo.
Repetition of Patterns
The sharpness of the subject of a photo.
Focus
Telling a story or capturing a moment. Mostly composed of candid pictures.
Photojournalism
Photojournalistic pictures that are a slice of life capture a moment.
Candids
When a photo is divided into thirds vertically and horizontally, four intersection points are created. The primary subject should hit near one of these intersection points, a little off center.
Rule of Thirds
Refers to the texture of a photo.
Grain (a/k/a Snow or Pixelation)
A complete visual story results by shooting before, during and after the event or activity.
Sequence
Mug shots or group shots. Formal meant for preserving data.
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