Chris Angerhofer

Separate but one Working for the same common purpose All for the publication Individually with editors and reporters Organization doesn’t technically matter Still fulfill the basic roles Photo Editor Staff Photographer

Leads photography staff Supervises through coverage School Events Necessary photos Keeps staff informed of events Photo assignments Edit Photos Quality Control- initial negatives, print, electronic Maintain darkroom(if present) Helps Staff maintain filing system for: Negatives Contact sheets Prints Electronic Images

General Takes pictures Processes Film Makes Prints Does all functions necessary for taking and processing photos in a timely fashion. Photo assignments from the editor Maintain Darkroom(if present) Suggest ideas Gather info for photo captions

Basic photography = pretty easy Just taking good photos ≠ enough Photo must work with the story Fits in with goal of the publication

Clear Assignments Avoids problems While discussing stories, which are more visually interesting? Don’t be general, be specific on what you want “Shoot the football game.” Fans? Field Action? Sideline? Band? Drill team? Coaches? Specific Player? Bring along proper equipment for specific shoot Possible atypical shots More information = better shots

Commitment to school History Take the work seriously

Arrive early Shoot before, during, and after event Portrait? Make an appointment Well in advance Plan for 20 min+ Take lots of pictures Different angles Action shots Horizontal/Vertical Small group Whole Scene Avoid posed shots Look for new ways to cover

Who, What When, Where, Why, How Accurate Spelling of names More efficient to get names at scene Most just go back and get them Record details Score of Sports event Location of event Any info not apparent in photo Get direct quotations from people involved Adds info to caption

Two to Four lines First few words in boldface Must be especially engaging First part explains what's going on in photo Present tense Includes names of identifiable people Second part adds info to supplement story Past or future tense Includes quotations Be specific Use strong action verbs Avoid Starting with names Avoid to many -ing Photo credit

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