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Ch:18 Photography

Ch:18 Photography. Chris Angerhofer. Photography Staff. 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.

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Ch:18 Photography

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  1. Ch:18Photography Chris Angerhofer

  2. Photography Staff • 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

  3. Photo Editor • 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

  4. Staff Photographer • 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

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

  6. Specific Assignments • 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

  7. Shooting the Photos • Commitment to school • History • Take the work seriously

  8. Advance Preparation • 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

  9. Captions • 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

  10. Writing the 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

  11. The End Thank you!

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