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Intro to Photojournalism

Intro to Photojournalism. What is Photojournalism?. What is Photojournalism?. How do you define photojournalism? How is it different than photography? What types of photos do you usually see or expect to see in the newspaper? Why is anyone interested in photojournalism?.

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Intro to Photojournalism

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  1. Intro to Photojournalism What is Photojournalism?

  2. What is Photojournalism? How do you define photojournalism? How is it different than photography? What types of photos do you usually see or expect to see in the newspaper? Why is anyone interested in photojournalism?

  3. Defining Photojournalism Photojournalism is a field of photography focused on depicting subjects in such a way that fully and clearly explains them. Relevance to current events/topics of discussion is nice, not necessary. Purpose: use images to articulate a story Goal: inform the viewer as much about the story as possible The main difference is intent: photography generally aims for aesthetics; photojournalism aims for storytelling Most pressing question: What is the story?

  4. What is the story?: UC Walkout

  5. What is the story?: UC Walkout

  6. What is the story?: UC Walkout

  7. What is the story?: UC Walkout

  8. What is the story?: UC Walkout

  9. Photographer vs. Photojournalist (Berkeley Marine Center Protest) Photojournalist: "There were many protestors and police at the event." Photographer: "Ooh, pretty flags!" Good photojournalist: "Antiwar and pro-marine protestors clash." Conflict is the essence of this story.

  10. Photographer vs. Photojournalist (Obama Presidential Inauguration) Good photojournalist captures the essence of the story: Hope/Inspiration Photographer: "This woman has an interesting hat." Photojournalist: "Presidential inauguration on TV; lots of people came to watch."

  11. Things Photojournalists Shoot (Somewhat traditional)

  12. Things Photojournalists Shoot (Spot News) Sydney Dust Storm (Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

  13. Things Photojournalists Shoot (General/Assignment News) Oktoberfest (Joe Klamar /AFP Photo)

  14. Things Photojournalists Shoot (Portraits) Large Hadron Collider (David Hobby /strobist.com)

  15. Things Photojournalists Shoot (Sports) Usain Bolt at the Manchester City Games (Phil Noble /Reuters)

  16. This week's assignment 1. Post a self-portrait of yourself 2. Find 2+ examples of "good" and "bad" photojournalism (4+ images total); upload to gallery Include the captions as well! We'll discuss what makes them work, and what doesn't. Essential questions: What story is this photo trying to tell? How effect is the photo at illustrating this story? Is this story even relevant/important?

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