1. The difference between photos & photo journalism
Visual Storytelling
The difference between photos & photo journalism

2. We all love to capture special moments on film.

3. Studio Photographers
Weddings & Babies

4. Art Photography

5. Fashion Photography

6. Nature Photography

7. How is photo journalism different?

8. Photojournalism tells a story
It conveys a message that goes beyond words or language.

9. Photo journalism is truthful
Photojournalism is not staged. It shows the subject as it happened.
The public has to trust what they see is true.
It’s historic.

10. Impact of photo journalism
Sometimes news photos can impact public opinion.

11. Different types of photo stories
Hard News: Something that’s happening now. It’s “important” news. Seeks to inform rather than entertain.
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12. Feature Photos
Seeks to entertain rather than inform. Can go with a feature story or stand alone.

13. Portraits
Capture the essence of a person. Can be used with a feature or hard news story.

14. Sports
Captures the action as it happens,

15. Sports Reaction
Sometimes what happens after the event is more important than the action.
Watch for the emotion throughout the event.

16. Photo Illustrations
Combines or manipulates images to create a “new” image. News photographers can not manipulate a picture without calling it a photo illustration.

18. Try to avoid posed pictures

19. Try to capture emotion

21. Get up close!

22. Let your pictures tell a story

23. Let your pictures tell a story

24. Use different angles/levels

25. Use lines to your advantage

28. Don’t crowd the picture

29. Use the Rule of Thirds

31. Assignment. . .
You will be creating a slide show using Power Point, Prezi or another type of software.
You will need pictures.
Have a theme – don’t be too scattered
No need for journalistic captions. Let your pictures tell the story.
Print out in hard copy one picture you consider your BEST shot to turn in!