4.1 | Introduction to Photojournalism

STEP 1 - LEARN Watch this presentation and take notes to learn how to tell a story through photos.

STORY TELLING Great storytelling photos show who, what, when, where, why and how of an event.

Anna Robles, Sonoma Valley High School [ST] STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS] STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Matthew Szczerba, Powers Catholic High School [MI] STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Dara O’Connor, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS] STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS

Chelsey Burgess, Whitney High School [CA] STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS

Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR] STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Katie Blanks, Round Rock High School [TX] STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Aaron Pino, Sonoma Valley High School [CA] STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

Kyle Burnett, Franklin High School [TX] STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

Parker Pamplin, Bryant High School [AR] STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR] STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

Gabby Bacheim, Trinity High School [TX] STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY

Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL] STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY

Justin McCarroll, Franklin High School [TX] STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL] STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS] STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS

Mali Cao, Red Mountain High School [AZ] STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS

Dylan Crow, Shawnee Mission West High School [KS] STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

Emma Pindell, Marist Catholic High School [OR] STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

Whitney Butler, Bryant High School [AR] STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively. Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group.

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively. Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group. Sequence: A complete visual story results by shooting before, during and after the event or activity.

COMPOSITION Photos should be composed with the same care taken in reporting, writing and editing.

Sara Rogers, Texas High School [TX] COMPOSITION | FILL THE FRAME

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS] COMPOSITION | CONTROL THE BACKGROUND

Sara Miller, Whitney High School [CA] COMPOSITION | FOCUS ON THE CVI

Erica DeVinney, Bellefonte Area High School [PA] COMPOSITION | LEADING LINES

Andrew Goodman, St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX] COMPOSITION | REPETITION

Terry Vo, La Quinta High School [CA] COMPOSITION | FRAMING

Jesus Chavez, Monache High School [CA] COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS

Robert Coletta, Hononegah High School [IL] COMPOSTION | BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

Whitney High School, Bryant High School [AR] COMPOSITION | WORM’S-EYE VIEW

Emily Dickenson, Madrona K-8 School [WA] COMPOSITION | SELECTIVE FOCUS

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK Work as a team to select the best photos.

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK Work as a team to select the best photos. Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary.

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK Work as a team to select the best photos. Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary. Work together to select a variety of photos – showing events from a variety of perspectives, including large groups, small groups, and shots of individuals.

TEAM WORK | PHOTO SELECTION #1#1#2#2 Matt Brosig, James Bowie High School [TX]

STEP 2 - PRACTICE Complete Handout 3.1 – Storytelling Photographs and Handout 3.1 – Rule of Thirds.

STEP 3 - DO Participate in a photo scavenger hunt (Handout 4.1). Spend the week taking photos that meet the requirements, paying close attention to composition and technical skills. Keep in mind that all photos could be used in the yearbook. Each should tell a story.