Photojournalism

How to take the shot

Erroneous shots

Erroneous shots

Erroneous shots

How do you get

the best shots?

Prepare

Scout the venue

Gather Information
Speak with the locals for more info
Scout the venue again possibly getting a bird's
eyeview of it
Visualize your shots
Pack the gear you need

Arrive at least an hour earlier

There are just so much which can happen in an
hour in the field. Look out for updates such as:
Schedules
People
Routings
other changes

Prioritize on shutterspeed
Adjust your focus setting accordingly
Adjust your metering

Be alert, be patient.
Wait for the right moment
to take the shot.