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Advice for Field Photos

Advice for Field Photos. By Jayne Cravens Communications & Reporting Advisor August 12, 2007. Firstly: THANK YOU for sharing your photos already!. Every Picture Tells A Story. What Does This Photo Say?. What Does This Photo Say?. What Does This Photo Say?. What Does This Photo Say?.

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Advice for Field Photos

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  1. Advice for Field Photos By Jayne Cravens Communications & Reporting Advisor August 12, 2007 National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  2. Firstly: THANK YOU for sharing your photos already! National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  3. Every Picture Tells A Story National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  4. What Does This Photo Say? National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  5. What Does This Photo Say? National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  6. What Does This Photo Say? National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  7. What Does This Photo Say? National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  8. What Does This Photo Say? National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  9. What Does This Photo Say National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  10. The best photos don’t completely rely on text to explain them in order for you to “hear” at least part of the overall story. National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  11. NABDP needs photos for many different reasons, to serve many different audiences National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  12. “I urgently need photos…” • “…of children using a water pump” • “…of men working” • “…of that workshop in Herat last year” • “…of NABDP staff in action • “…of the Belgians on a field visit” • “…of women in discussion” • “…with lots of color” • “…of smiling faces” • “…of the Japanese donors signing our latest agreement” National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  13. Who Are Photos For? • Others? • Donors • Media/Press • Citizens of Afghanistan • Government • Internal MRRD / NABDP / UNDP Staff • Partner Organizations • Other Organizations • International General Public National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  14. Why Do They Want Photos? • To show progress on projects they are funding • “Proof” of work • To put images with the text they read in reports • Other reasons? • Donors National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  15. Why Do They Want Photos? • To use in their publications • To use in reports, publications, web site, etc. • To demonstrate progress/action • Media / Press • Government National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  16. Tips for Field Trip Photos • Be respectful; ask for permission; notify the group that photos will be taken and how they will be used. • Take LOTS of photos. When in doubt (is this a good photo?), take the photo. Take several photos of the same scene, from the same angle and different angles. • Outside shots are best (because of light), but take pictures away from the sun, if possible. • When inside, get close to the subject, and try to aim away (instead of into) light sources. • Get FACES and ACTION when possible. • Get C O L O R when possible. • Show local people talking, teaching, learning, working, etc. • As much as local culture and circumstances allow, get photos of women. • It’s okay to arrange people for a photo (e.g. asking people to stand in a certain place). • Remember that photos will serve many needs (donors, government, internal use, etc.). National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  17. Special Consideration for Indoor Workshops/Indoor Ceremonies • Get CLOSE to the main subject(s), and try to aim away (instead of into) light sources. • Get FACES, with EXPRESSION if possible. • Ask signers of an agreement to pose together (stand close together with the agreement, have them shake hands and face the camera, etc.) after signing for a photos. National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  18. Don’t wait for the perfect shot!Take lots of photos, and the “right” photo will show up when you review the pictures later. National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  19. Photo Advice in Action Bored? Not participating? Not included? No expression. Participating. Thoughtful. Included. National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  20. Photo Advice in Action Who? Too dark. No faces Participating. Thoughtful. Included. Better photo even though it is out-of-focus National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  21. Labeling Is Key • Make sure your camera’s date is set correctly (so we know when the photo was taken; the date does not have to appear on the photo, however) • When you download photos onto your computer, put them in a folder with a very descriptive name (location and project name are key). • Adding a narrative in a MS Word document and putting it in your photo folder is GREATLY appreciated (for instance, noting why a photo is important if it won’t be obvious when others view the photo) • If there are donors/VIPs, etc. in the photo, please provide proper IDs National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  22. Please Share! • Please share field and event photos with communications unit promptly! • Videos are welcomed too! (same rules apply: good light, faces, etc.) • We have a 300+ file of the very best photos and can burn these onto a CD for you! • Many of the best NABDP photos also available at www.flickr.com/photos/nabdp/ National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

  23. Most Important Things to Keep in Mind:(1) Take lots of photos&(2) Share them with communications unit (Jayne, Gunda or Fariba) via a memory stick (never via email!) THANK YOU http://www.mrrd.gov.af/nabdp/ National Area-Based Development Programme (NABDP) Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development Kabul, Afghanistan

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