Monday, November 24, 2014

Processing the News

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.

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. 

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!