Photojournalism is a definition used to explain how images tell stories. Photographers usually have this mindset to capture moments or highlights of their subjects at a given time that help define the "who, what, when, where, and possibly why". Good storytelling can be indicated by the expressions and reactions of the people viewing your photos: often wanting to understand more than what the photo can tell. We can compensate for this loss of information by using captions to tell viewers a better story of what's going on.
Have a look at the following slideshow to understand better, how to capture images that can tell a story.
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Have a look at the following slideshow to understand better, how to capture images that can tell a story.
PowerPoint usage rights limited to within the classroom. Please see Mr. Chau if you were absent from this class on the day it was shown.
Assignment:
Your job is to capture an event or moment that tells a story in 3 photographs. Just like how a novel has a beginning, a middle, and an end, the photos you take must follow a similar sequence. Be creative! You can create a story with your photo groups or go and capture something that's happening in other classrooms. (Mechanics, Drama, P.E.) Be sure that you have the subject's permission for your photographs. |
Skills Mastery List:
Photos have the sequence of a beginning, middle, and end. /3 Photo tells the story through emotion/suspense/reaction/interactions/variety/body language /1 Subject and/or background appears to be clear/in focus /1 Photographs follow the rule of thirds /1 Photographs are captioned and displayed logically on your website. /1 |