a.) The article is about how photographers edit their pictures slightly for magazines or newspapers. They want there to be a sense of realism, that's why most photojournalists do not edit their pictures because it takes away from the original scene.
b.) One photographer said that "no one had any idea what photographers did in the darkroom", but now people are in on it and they find it unacceptable.
c.) I think that there is a way that you can edit a photo and make it look realistic, but you have to know what you're doing and make it look as natural as possible. Some people will edit a photo and it looks to artistic, which wouldn't belong in a photojournalism atmosphere. If you overdue it, then it won't send the right message and the audience will notice.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Student Yearbook
Student Yearbook Guide
Reporting
1. Good
Reporters
a. Look
and listen for their readers
b. Everyone
at an event is a potential source
c. Some
sources offer better insight than others
d. Info
gathering starts with the 5 W’s and H ( who, what, when, where, why, how)
2. Research
a. Research
helps reporters understand their stories
b. Previously
published material is a helpful source
c. Primary
sources provide background/material that may become part of the story
3. Interviews
a. The
better the questions the better the answers
b. Active
listening produces the best results
c. Good
notes contain direct quotes and facts
Writing
1. Notes
a. A
writer uses questions to help focus the story
b. If
the notes seem incomplete, there is more reporting to do
c. Organizing
notes helps with decisions about content
2. Stories
a. The
best feature stories put info in a human context
i. Lead
– intro paragraph introduces the story,
sets tone and angle
ii. Quotes
– word for word statements from sources adds voice and human interest to the
story
iii. Transitions
– informs reader what the story is
talking about and preparing them for the next quote
iv. Conclusion
– ties the end of the story back to the
beginning, ending with a strong point
b. Quick
reads offer an alternative to features
3. Good
Writing
a. Good
copy depends on an angle and substance
b. Good
copy seems tightly written and lively
c. Good
copy uses narrative elements
d. Good
copy seems fresh and original
Read the article by Mallory
Summers & see all the components working together
Writing effective headlines requires creativity, effort, and
attention to details
What can you take from this page to help in writing
creative headlines?
Write about something that is going
to capture an audience, interview multiple sources about the event, provide
details and facts, and make it interesting
Describe the 3-step process to writing dynamic headlines
1. A
solid understanding of content results better in headlines
2. Word
play and brainstorming are useful strategies
3. Guidelines
lead to quality and consistency
Captions
1. Content
a. Captions
should do more than state the obvious
b. Captions
answer readers’ questions about a photo
c. Caption
writing requires reporting
d. Direct
quotes from individuals in the photo add depth
2. Describe
the 3-step process to writing captions
a. Gather
info to answer questions who, what, when, where, why, and how
b. Create
a visual connection by using words or phrases from the people in the picture
c. Summary
caption and expanded caption in PRESENT, describing details that aren’t obvious
in the photo, featuring a direct quote from the person
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Penn Live
A.) "Pa. university was on lockdown after man shot dead in off-campus student housing" http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/11/pa_university_on_lockdown_as_m.html#incart_river
B.) Monday night at 7:40 pm, students at Edinboro University were put on lock down. A male in his 20's was found dead next to his car, behind an off campus apartment, with a gunshot wound. The students were told to stay inside a locked door until further announcements. The lock down eventually ended at 11:45 pm. The police are not certain how many gunshots were fired and they have not released the identification of the man.
C.) The photo taken was of the university. It was really interesting because in the photo, everything looks normal and peaceful, as if an act of violence could never take place. I thought the article was good but it provided limited information and only once photo.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Photojournalism Project Proposal
For this photojournalism project, I plan to capture a story from the point of view on the stage. At my church, Christian Life Assembly, we have a team of directors and cast members who put together a huge Christmas production. This has always been a huge ministry for the past 20 years at my church and it takes long hard hours of rehearsing lines, sewing costumes, building sets, learning dances, and preparing the orchestra. Both of my parents started doing the plays before any of my sisters were born. They loved being a part of it and it became a huge family event, so I've been involved in these productions since I was a little girl. It's so important to me because the people that are in the show are like family to me. Watching my parents on the stage inspired me to be a part of it and there has always been a special place in my heart for these productions. People watching may not realize it, but there is so much work that is put into every single detail and everyone involved has a special part that contributes to make it a great show, hopefully to change lives.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Friday, November 7, 2014
Portraiture
My model's name is Julianne. She has the biggest eyes ever and you
can definitely tell through some of these pictures. Although she's only
7 months in this picture, her personality shines through. She wasn't
always a happy baby, especially in the beginning when she was in the
NICU, but judging from these pictures, she was really content. I was
super shocked because the last time I saw her she was only 4 months and
it was during the summer. Julianne is still very tiny but when you make
faces at her, she sticks her little tongue out and looks right at the
camera! I thought this portrait assignment was a lot of fun. I've always
wanted to photograph a baby and I was so lucky that I was able to
photograph my cousin. It was a bit frustrating during the end because she got tired and zoned off. Whenever she would be caught in the midst of laughing, I tried to capture the moment, but I was stressed that I wouldn't have enough pictures so some of them turned out blurry. I
showed my aunt most of the pictures and she fell in love with them. I
was really happy with my end results, I think this was a very good
project for me and I would love to work with an infant again. I would
suggest that you should definitely have a game plan and be prepared. As
the photographer, you have control so use it, and mainly have FUN!
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