Unit 57: Photography

Bibliography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photojournalism

http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/photography-techniques/what-makes-photojournalism-photography-compelling.html

http://zarias.tumblr.com/post/29408363836/whats-the-difference-between-a-commercial

http://photo.net/street-documentary-photography-forum/008kMN

http://jknowles.co.uk/omo-iced-coffee-drinks/omo-2/portfolio/

http://www.alex-james.co.uk/?gclid=CIb75eWqysICFU6WtAod7kkAUw

http://www.ericamcdonaldphoto.com/

What makes photojournalism unique?

When taking the pictures for a story, it is important to capture the important moments. The photos are capable of telling a story by using either a single photo or multiple pictures. These are important in all areas, whether it is on a news broadcast, reading the newspapers/ magazines or watching a show. This will give the viewer a better understanding of the situation at hand and shows the what happened instead of them trying to visualise it. This said, the images must be relevant and consistent to what is being reported.

Task A

Half a page in the Gaurdian- http://specle.net/uk/guardian-news-media/the-guardian

                       22x10 (half horizontal 1)

Size:W 286mm x H 220mm

Full page in the Gaurdian

                    Size:                  W 286mm x H 440mm

The Gaurdian page layout- This was found on their behind the front cover website:http://next.theguardian.com/blog/bison/

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What is The Paparazzi?

The Paparazzi are people who take pictures of celebrities 24/7 in hope to get them doing either embarrassing or outrageous. They are the "spies" of the media.

What is the role of the Paparazzi?

The Paparazzi's role is too try and get as many pictures of a celebrity as possible. If a tabloid or magazine feels that it is a great photo they would get paid a lot of money for that one picture. They do not care if they ruin someone's life or career.

Give a brief history using your notes from the documentary

In the 1950s paparazzi wasn't as extreme as is it today. There use to be about 2 photographers taking normal day to day pictures and the celebrities had more privacy than they do today. However, as soon as one photographer got a lot of money for snapping a picture of a celeb punching a paparazzi he got a lot of money for it, from then on that became their main goal to do.

How has technology impacted on the paparzzi?

Technology has improved because of the jobs people had been getting. There were more better quality camera and "spy" equipment added so that photographers could get even better pictures and earn more money for themselves.

What is this trying to tell us?

Looking at this image, it is showing us that we are all equal doesn't matter on nationality or religion. It shows that not everyone is the same and does not live up to their 'reputation'. 

Ethics

What codes of practise should photojournalist adhere to?
Accuracy- The Press must take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information, including pictures.

Opportunity to reply- A fair opportunity for reply to inaccuracies must be given when reasonably called for. Privacy- Everyone is entitled to respect for his or her private and family life, home, health and correspondence, including digital communications. Harassment- Journalist must not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent pursuit. Children in sex cases- The press must not even if legally free to do so, identify children under 16 who are victims or witnesses in cases involving sex offences. Hospitals- Journalists must identify themselves and obtain permission from a responsible executive before entering non- public areas of hospitals or similar institutions to pursue enquiries. Payment to criminals- Payment or offers of payment for stories, pictures or information, which seek to exploit a particular crime or to glorify or glamorise crime in general, must not be made directly or via agents to convicted or confessed criminals or to their associates- who may include family, friends and colleagues.

Give an example of where this has not happened, what was the result? You can research to find an example. Use images to reinforce your comments.

Sienna Miller
Why do you think truth is important in photojournalism? Why do you think the rules are sometimes broken?

How does it differ from another form of photography such as fashion?

Ext. Research Kevin Carter and rite a short biography on him.

Leading Lines

 What are leading lines? Leading lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image, or occasionally, out of the image. Anything with a definite line can be a leading line. Fences, bridges, even a shoreline can lead the eye.

How do they work?

A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo. Usually they start at the bottom of the frame and guide the eye upwards and inwards, from the foreground of the image to the background, typically leading toward the main subject.

What is a focal point?

 A focal point is the part of an image that draws the eye of a viewer to the most important  part of the image or the area that you want to highlight.