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Mastering Photojournalism Techniques: Storytelling, Composition & Teamwork

Learn how to tell compelling stories through photos, capture emotions, and compose impactful images in this comprehensive guide to photojournalism. Practice your skills with hands-on activities and enhance your storytelling abilities.

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Mastering Photojournalism Techniques: Storytelling, Composition & Teamwork

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  1. 4.1 | Introduction to Photojournalism

  2. STEP 1 - LEARN • Watch this presentation and take notes to learn how to tell a story through photos.

  3. STORY TELLING • Great storytelling photos show who, what, when, where, why and how of an event.

  4. STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE Anna Robles, Sonoma Valley High School [ST]

  5. STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

  6. STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE Matthew Szczerba, Powers Catholic High School [MI]

  7. STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS Dara O’Connor, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

  8. STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS Chelsey Burgess, Whitney High School [CA]

  9. STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR]

  10. STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING Katie Blanks, Round Rock High School [TX]

  11. STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS Aaron Pino, Sonoma Valley High School [CA]

  12. STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS Kyle Burnett, Franklin High School [TX]

  13. STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION Parker Pamplin, Bryant High School [AR]

  14. STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR]

  15. STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY Gabby Bacheim, Trinity High School [TX]

  16. STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL]

  17. STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS Justin McCarroll, Franklin High School [TX]

  18. STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL]

  19. STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

  20. STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS Mali Cao, Red Mountain High School [AZ]

  21. STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY Dylan Crow, Shawnee Mission West High School [KS]

  22. STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY Emma Pindell, Marist Catholic High School [OR]

  23. STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY Whitney Butler, Bryant High School [AR]

  24. THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD • Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.

  25. THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD • Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively. • Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group.

  26. THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD • Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively. • Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group. • Sequence: A complete visual story results by shooting before, during and after the event or activity.

  27. COMPOSITION • Photos should be composed with the same care taken in reporting, writing and editing.

  28. COMPOSITION | FILL THE FRAME Sara Rogers, Texas High School [TX]

  29. COMPOSITION | CONTROL THE BACKGROUND Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

  30. COMPOSITION | FOCUS ON THE CVI Sara Miller, Whitney High School [CA]

  31. COMPOSITION | LEADING LINES Erica DeVinney, Bellefonte Area High School [PA]

  32. COMPOSITION | REPETITION Andrew Goodman, St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

  33. COMPOSITION | FRAMING Terry Vo, La Quinta High School [CA]

  34. COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS Jesus Chavez, Monache High School [CA]

  35. COMPOSTION | BIRD’S-EYE VIEW Robert Coletta, Hononegah High School [IL]

  36. COMPOSITION | WORM’S-EYE VIEW Whitney High School, Bryant High School [AR]

  37. COMPOSITION | SELECTIVE FOCUS Emily Dickenson, Madrona K-8 School [WA]

  38. STORYTELLING TEAM WORK • Work as a team to select the best photos.

  39. STORYTELLING TEAM WORK • Work as a team to select the best photos. • Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary.

  40. STORYTELLING TEAM WORK • Work as a team to select the best photos. • Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary. • Work together to select a variety of photos – showing events from a variety of perspectives, including large groups, small groups, and shots of individuals.

  41. TEAM WORK | PHOTO SELECTION #1 #2 Matt Brosig, James Bowie High School [TX]

  42. STEP 2 - PRACTICE • Complete Handout 3.1 – Storytelling Photographs and Handout 3.1 – Rule of Thirds.

  43. STEP 3 - DO • Participate in a photo scavenger hunt (Handout 4.1). Spend the week taking photos that meet the requirements, paying close attention to composition and technical skills. • Keep in mind that all photos could be used in the yearbook. • Each should tell a story.

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