It is a specialized

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?
PhoToJournal
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?

A caption is the text of

body type,
accompanying
photos or art work
or any pictorial
illustration.
Captions should be . . .

 Match
The caption
written
Should the
in should
notshort
caption
contradict
pithy be
with intended,
sentences,
the
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an em
moodaverage
of of
or en 15
at each
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picture
for a sentence

A
tell
Don’t
caption
andbegin
answer
is conversational
with
the
“Photo
basic question
shows”, (Who,
“In
what,
thewhere,
photo are.
when,
. .”and why.)

 identify
Captions
Don’t rewrite
everyone
should
thesupplement
in
news
the story
picture
what
as and
a caption
isbe
seen
accurate. (Give the full Christian name, make it
clear who is who.)
 It is the use of a series of
The Picture
pictures with a minimum
Story
of words called caption
story. It also illustrate a
“how to” article.

Credits to: Toya and the sun

 Most pictures in the
The Caption
feature section and in
magazines are explained
Story
with a caption story in
essay form. Aside from answering
the important W’s, are
descriptive, narrative and
expository.

Credits to: Toya and the sun

PLACING SUBJECTS IN THE RIGHT A
Perhaps the most well known principle
of photographic composition is the
‘Rule of Thirds‘.

One of the first things that budding

digital photographers learn about in
classes on photography is the basis for
well balanced and interesting shots.
The ancient Greeks discovered the pleasing effect of
objects with a rectangular shape. When a picture is
divided into thirds, it is often most powerful if the
focus of attention is in the intersection of two of the
perpendicular lines.
Depth of Field
refers to the area
of a photograph,
in front of ( DEPTH OF FIELD
foreground)
or behind
(background) the
point of focus,
that is considered
acceptably sharp.
The sharpest part
of the image
should be the
Focus
point of interest,
so focus must be
taken cared of. If
something other
than the main
subject is the
sharpest part of
the composition,
the viewer’s eye
will rest in the
wrong place.
Perspective
Perspective refers to the relative size
and depth of subjects within a picture.
When the field of view is wide (image
below) the perspective becomes more
apparent because it is stretched.
Close objects appear much larger than
those in the background. With a narrower
field of view (above image), the
perspective is foreshortened and becomes
less apparent (blur).
Pattern
There are patterns all around us if we
only learn to see them. Emphasizing
and highlighting these patterns can
lead to striking shots – as can high
lighting when patterns are broken.
 Texture
A two
dimensional
thing yet with
the clever use
of ‘texture’
they can
come alive
and become
almost three
dimensional.
 Lines can be
Leading Lines/Lines powerful elements
in an image.
They have the
power to draw the
eye to key focal
points in a shot
and to impact the
‘feel’ of an image
greatly.
 Framing
 Macro
 Portrait
 Human Interest
 Action
 Motion Blur
 Life
 Street Photography
Prepared by:
Piscos, Norielle Ma
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