how to take BETTER pictures

Photojournalism Ethics 1. Be honest and fair. 2. Never influence the action of the event. 3. Never ask the subject to repeat the action. 4. NO STAGING! 5. Make it known for whom or for what reason you are shooting the photos.

6. Do not manipulate the photos in Photoshop. 7. Record all information about the event and Fact check all information. 8. Avoid editorializing – your OPINION does NOT matter. 9. Use quotes accurately. 10. Never make up information.

Copyright Rules for Publication MultiMedia AND Print Photograph Illustration Collections of photographs Collections of illustrations Single works may be used in their entirety but not more than 5 images by an artist or photographer. From a collection, not more than 15 images or 10%, whichever is less. Older illustrations may be in the public domain, but the collection may be copyrighted. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION TO USE A PHOTOGRAPH OR ILLISTRATION, YOU MAY NOT USE IT!!!

SEVERAL SIMPLE RULES FOR GOOD PHOTO COMPOSITION Anyone can take good photographs with any camera. Good photographs have less to do with the equipment than the composition – It's not what you see but how you see it. Good photographic composition takes practice.

Have one strong center of interest, and place the subject slightly off center.

RULE OF THIRDS The Rule Of Thirds means: Divide your picture area into thirds, both vertically and horizontally. Place your center of interest at one of the four places where the lines intersect. Do NOT place subject IN the center square though. Have the subject look or move toward the center of the picture.

Place the horizon line high or low Make sure the horizon is straight before you squeeze the shutter release.

Select a leading line – road, path, fence, river – to lead into your picture.

More Leading Lines

Photograph your subject from several angles and then select the best one.

Move in close – fill your picture area with the subject.

Add a natural frame to your scenic photography Include a foreground object (tree, overhanging branch and/or people) for a center of interest.

More scenic photographs

Watch the background in your picture. Busy backgrounds can steal attention from your subject.

However, a blue sky or foliage makes a good background.

Whenever you take scenic or architectural pictures, include something in the foreground to add interest and dimension.

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Even numbers are boring...

... but odd numbers are interesting.

Your assignment: Find 6 photographs on the internet – 3 good and 3 bad 10% Analyze those photographs for the rules of good photography and write an analysis for each photograph using the checklist from your notes. 40% Create a PowerPoint to present your detailed analysis to present to the class. 50% YOU HAVE 2 WEEKS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT.