Photojournalism

• Photographs support a story. Words + pictures.

• Photographs tell the story on their own.

• The best photojournalism captures a moment in time.

• Good photos make you feel something.

Don’t put the person or the object in the middle. Know the rule of “thirds”

Proper composition makes these

photos interesting

More things to think about when putting together your slide show:

• Start with an establishing photo. This should be a “big picture shot” to set the stage.

• Don’t use low quality shots. • Make selections that tell a story—not just pretty

pictures.• Try to show action and/or interaction. The best slide

shows have some kind of drama.• Vary the shots. This makes your photo essay or slide

show more interesting. Go from a close-up, to a shot without people, to a crowd photo…etc.