Processing the News Reflection

This article is a discussion photo editing in relation to photojournalism. It says that maybe photoshop and other photoediting systems should not be allowed to be used in photojournalism, because they ruin the reality of the  photo. There is some disagreement in terms of what people should be allowed to change in photos, especially adding or removing parts of a shot.

I thought the section about the dark room was really interesting. I did not know the extent of what you could do with a dark room, and I also did not know you could manipulate photos so much this way. Therefore, I learned a lot about dark rooms and how they were used in photojournalism.

I can take from the article that I should not do a lot of editing on my pictures. It is smarted to keep the shots realistic, and if they are not straight out of the camera, they should at least look like they are. I should not do any artistic editing like I did in the portrait unit.

Pennlive Article

Article Title: Keystone Cluster Dog Show to be held at Farm Show Complex
Author: Sean Adams
Link: http://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/keystone_cluster_dog_show_1.html

Summary: This article is talking about another dog show that is going to be held in the area, and the vendors and dogs that will be there. The article is brief but is packed full of information, describing what the event will be like.

What I like: What I like about the photos is the angles and design of the shots. You can really see a lot of the dogs' personalities just from the shots. I like the article because it has a plethora of information in a very concise format.

Student Yearbook Guide

Reporting

1.     Good Reporters

a.     Look and listen to readers

b.     Look at everyone at an event as a potential source

c.     See that some people are better sources than others

d.     Information is who what where when why how

2.     Research

a.     Helps reporters understand stories

b.     Previously published material is good research

c.     Primary sources provide background

3.     Interviews

a.     Better questions = better answers

b.     Listen actively

c.     Take good notes!

Writing          

1.     Notes

a.     Questions focus the story

b.     Incomplete notes = unfinished story

c.     Keep notes organized

2.     Stories

a.      

                                               i.     Lead – opening sentence or paragraph

                                             ii.     Quotes – word for word statements

                                            iii.     Transitions – details that give context to quotes

                                            iv.     Conclusion – ties story back to lead

b.      

3.     Good Writing

a.     Depends on an angle and substance

b.     Tightly written and lively

c.     Good narrative elements

d.     Fresh and original

Read the article by Mallory Summers & see all the components working together

Writing effective headlines requires creativity, effort, and attention to details

What can you take from this page to help in writing creative headlines?

Describe the 3-step process to writing dynamic headlines

1.     Understanding of content (Key words)

2.     Word play strategies (Rhymes)

3.     Guidelines (Draft Phrases)

Captions                        

1.     Content

a.     Do more than state the obvious

b.     Answer possible questions

c.     Reporting skills

d.     Direct quotes make captions better

2.     Describe the 3-step process to writing captions

a.     Range from identification to mini story-telling

b.     Specific details and understanding

c.     No jokes!

Photography

We will be discussing this section in class

Photojournalism Project Proposal

My idea for my photojournalism blog is my trip to Cancun. I am going over Thanksgiving break, so it will work perfectly. I plan to document the tourism center of the country in a variety of ways. I will set it up like an advertisement. The subjects will be other tourists, the nature, staff, and my family. I will in the same general area the whole time, so the story will center around the same general group. 
My personal connection is that I am going there for a vacation, so my family will be there and a lot of memories will be made.

Expression Panel Sketch

Editing Actions

Color Action:

 Black & White Action

 Artistic Editing:

Portraiture

I showcased Elena's personality through her clothing, locations and poses. She is a pretty smiley type of person, so I tried to utilize her smile in the shots. Also, she has pretty eyes, so I tried to put emphasis on that. She is interested in her clothing and makeup, so I dulled out the other parts of the shot to display her clothing.
I really love how my expression panel turned out. I showcase all of my favorite shots, and the layout is really fun and playful, but also professional.
Elena likes how the shots turned out, because they are flattering. She does not always like the way photos of her look, so these photos are winners.
I would tell someone to make sure they have a plan before they go to take shots. Also, make sure you have enough time!
I thought timing was really challenging for this assignment, so I struggled the most with that.
I think I excelled at finding a personal style and editing technique, which I love!