4.1 | Introduction to Photojournalism

STEP 1 - LEARN• Watch this presentation and take notes to

learn how to tell a story through photos.

STORY TELLING

• Great storytelling photos show who, what, when, where, why and how of an event.

Anna Robles, Sonoma Valley High School [ST]

STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Matthew Szczerba, Powers Catholic High School [MI]

STORY-TELLING | ANTICIPATE

Dara O’Connor, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS

Chelsey Burgess, Whitney High School [CA]

STORY-TELLING | BUILD CHARACTERS

Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Katie Blanks, Round Rock High School [TX]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW THE SETTING

Aaron Pino, Sonoma Valley High School [CA]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

Kyle Burnett, Franklin High School [TX]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW DETAILS

Parker Pamplin, Bryant High School [AR]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

Tiffini Jarvis, Bryant High School [AR]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW EMOTION

Gabby Bacheim, Trinity High School [TX]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY

Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW ENERGY

Justin McCarroll, Franklin High School [TX]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

Amanda Pankhurst, Amboy High School [IL]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW REACTIONS

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS

Mali Cao, Red Mountain High School [AZ]

STORY-TELLING | SHOW RELATIONSHIPS

Dylan Crow, Shawnee Mission West High School [KS]

STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

Emma Pindell, Marist Catholic High School [OR]

STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

Whitney Butler, Bryant High School [AR]

STORY-TELLING | CAPTURE VARIETY

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD

• Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD

• Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.

• Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group.

THINK ABOUT THE SPREAD

• Format: A variety of both horizontal and vertical photos covers a story more effectively.

• Subjects: Varying the number of people in the photos tells different stories. A photo might show a single person, a couple, a small group or a large group.

• Sequence: A complete visual story results by shooting before, during and after the event or activity.

COMPOSITION

• Photos should be composed with the same care taken in reporting, writing and editing.

Sara Rogers, Texas High School [TX]

COMPOSITION | FILL THE FRAME

Sara Benson, Shawnee Mission East High School [KS]

COMPOSITION | CONTROL THE BACKGROUND

Sara Miller, Whitney High School [CA]

COMPOSITION | FOCUS ON THE CVI

Erica DeVinney, Bellefonte Area High School [PA]

COMPOSITION | LEADING LINES

Andrew Goodman, St. Mark’s School of Texas [TX]

COMPOSITION | REPETITION

Terry Vo, La Quinta High School [CA]

COMPOSITION | FRAMING

Jesus Chavez, Monache High School [CA]

COMPOSITION | RULE OF THIRDS

Robert Coletta, Hononegah High School [IL]

COMPOSTION | BIRD’S-EYE VIEW

Whitney High School, Bryant High School [AR]

COMPOSITION | WORM’S-EYE VIEW

Emily Dickenson, Madrona K-8 School [WA]

COMPOSITION | SELECTIVE FOCUS

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK

• Work as a team to select the best photos.

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK

• Work as a team to select the best photos.

• Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary.

STORYTELLING TEAM WORK

• Work as a team to select the best photos.

• Build your layouts around your best photos, changing the design of the spread as necessary.

• Work together to select a variety of photos – showing events from a variety of perspectives, including large groups, small groups, and shots of individuals.

TEAM WORK | PHOTO SELECTION

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Matt Brosig, James Bowie High School [TX]

STEP 2 - PRACTICE• Complete Handout 3.1 – Storytelling

Photographs and Handout 3.1 – Rule of Thirds.

STEP 3 - DO• Participate in a photo scavenger hunt (Handout

4.1). Spend the week taking photos that meet the requirements, paying close attention to composition and technical skills.

• Keep in mind that all photos could be used in the yearbook.

• Each should tell a story.