Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
branch of publication,
the art and science of
photography combined
with the written words.
selecting
pictures for
publications
1st
Technical
Value
A picture has a
technical value when
it is clear, free from
smudges, clear and
not blurred.
2nd
Editorial
Value
It has editorial value when
it tells a story at a glance,
when it shows life
happening, moment of
truth and significance,
meaning it has news value
To attract attention
To illustrate a point in the
story
To tell a story itself through
the aid of captions
To tell a story in sequence
with other illustrations
To give visual relief to the
layout
PHOTOJOURNALIST?
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ist
1. Should have a
working
knowledge of his
outfit --- camera,
lens, and film.
2. Should know a
little of art and be
possessed with a
notion of contrast,
composition, angle
and shape.
3. Must have a
nose for drama,
oddity, rarity,
action and for
human interest
stories.
4. Must be
acquainted with the
important as well as
with the notorious
people who break
into the news often.
5. Must have
diplomacy and tact
when covering risky
assignments like
fires, riots, rallies,
and demonstrations.
6. Must be
acquainted with the
libel laws, since libel
suits can also
proceed from
pictures.
1. Prominence
Just like in a story itself,
pictures of prominent
personalities attract to
the interest of readers.
2. Action
“Action speaks louder than
words”
3. Human interest
Pictures that show emotion
4. Drama
Another form of human
interest
5.Photo
Timeliness
credits: Toya and the Sun
CAPTION
WHAT IS A CAPTION?
Match
The caption
written
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pictures with a minimum
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of words called caption
story. It also illustrate a
“how to” article.