MODULE 15: PHOTOGRAPHY 2

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Yearbooks

depend on PHOTO-

JOURNALISM, the art of telling

stories with

photos.

PHOTOS SHOW WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY AND HOW.

PHOTOS SHOW ENERGY.

A VARIETY OF SHOTS ALL CONTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO A STORY.

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FRAMED: The photographer stepped back slightly and allowed the books to be included for impact.

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EMOTION IN MOTION: Win or lose, there is plenty of human drama to photograph when shooting sports.

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TRIUMPH: Smiles and embraces tell the story. The ball provides necessary content to the image.

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CENTER OF ATTENTION: Playground equipment frames the subject, who unaware of the photographer.

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Strong photos

are carefully

COMPOSED.

COMPOSITION REFERS TO THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE ELEMENTS IN A PHOTO.

PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE AN EYE FOR COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES.

OTHER ELEMENTS ADD TO WELL-COMPOSED PHOTOS.

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DETAILS: While faces are important, the lab equipment and hands are also a storytelling focal point.

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SLICE OF LIFE: Life is full of everyday moments that make priceless, storytelling photos.

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RULE OF THIRDS: Visual “hot spots” are created where vertical and horizontal guides intersect.

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The TECHNICAL

QUALITY of photos is

as important as

the content.

HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS DO A BETTER JOB OF STORYTELLING.

TECHNICAL QUALITY IS RELATED TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.

PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE OFFERS MORE OPTIONS.

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REPETITION: The repeating colors and the same happy reaction add interest to the photo.

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TEXTURE: The white cream adds texture and dimension to this image captured at a pie toss.

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The rope acts as a LEADING LINE, pointing to the main subject as he struggles to avoid the water.

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The photographer’s ANGLE allows for the paper and pen to be included for detail.