Description
In this course, you will :
- Examines the ethical concerns and responsibilities of photojournalism
- Explore the essential elements required to build a story through images, as well as how to identify and research the subject you're covering.
- Investigate the basic equipment required to capture key moments in your story. Next, start shooting while Finbarr teaches you how to overcome obstacles and shares some photography best practises.
- Learn how to organise and review your work to improve the editing process.
- Examine some effective digital editing techniques for improving your photos. Finbarr then walks you through the principles of choosing and sequencing the appropriate images to create your narrative. Learn how to create a distinct style that sets you apart from other photographers.
- Prepare your work for publication and listen to Finbarr's advice on how to approach editors and pitch your stories. End the course with advice on your responsibilities to the subjects of your work and how to maintain positive relationships with them.
Syllabus :
1. The Research
- How to Build a Story through Images
- Researching the Subject
- Documentary Photographer: Social Responsibility
2. The Shooting
- Shooting the Story
- Reviewing the Story
- Materials
3. Developing and Editing
- Your Signature Style
- Editing the Story
- Photoshop
4. After the Project Is Finished
- Documentary Photographer: Responsibilities with a Community
- Pitching Stories to Editors and Publications