For my blog today, I decided to explore the concept of photojournalism. While learning about landscape and night photography, the recurring theme is that of planning: deciding what exactly you want in the shot, when is the best time to get it, and what equipment you need to obtain the exact amount of focus you desire.
In contrast, photojournalism focuses on capturing the moments you can't plan. These articles I found suggest tips for getting good photojournalism shots, even if the only camera you have in the moment is your iPhone. Equipment is not quite as important here as long as you can anticipate and capture the moment. Photographs for news emphasize emotion, and there are several ways to show that emotion in the way the picture is designed. Composition, different angles, symmetry, and varying points of view on a subject are all important elements used to effectively demonstrate the desired emotion.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/IREPORT/09/02/capture.photo.bootcamp.irpt/
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/youngphotographer/article2642999.ece
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