Photography

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Chris Conti 6/01
No Excuses
Photography
Improving your shot
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A good photograph is knowing where to stand.
-Ansel Adams
A good photographer

• Is dependable, trustworthy and organized.
• Plans ahead for the types of photos the
  publication might need.
• Anticipates what might happen and is willing to
  capture non-assigned shots.
• Works to get a variety of people and avoids
  getting photos of only the popular people.
• Turns the camera vertical sometimes and finds new
  angles and perspectives.
• Is resourceful in getting close without invading
  or interrupting.
• Discusses assignments with editors and page
  designers.
• Collects information for the caption.
• Has the desire to get beyond the obvious.
• Seeks to tell the whole story of a scene with
  several different types of shots.

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Dont leave home with out it
Photographer's Friends

• Daytimer/planner/calendar
• Photo ID or staff ID or press credentials
• A notebook to get names and to write notes
• Camera bag or plastic bags large enough to cover
  your camera if it rains
• Phone numbers of editors/other photogs
• Extra batteries
• Lots of film
• A cleaning cloth or lens wipes

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If your pictures arent good enough, youre not
close enough. -Robert Capa
A good photo...

• Is unposed. No one is looking at the camera or
  seem to be aware of it.
• Avoids that I know Im getting my picture taken
  grin.
• Catches action or emotion or both.
• Tells a story/Captures a moment
• Shows creativity and use of composition.
• Fills the frame - Get close

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What's wrong with it?

• Shot from behind, no emotion, no faces, no
  interaction, shows no planning

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You got a better idea?

• Get in front of action, get close

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What's wrong with it?

• Too much contrast, Who cares? content, no
  interaction or telling of a story.

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You got a better idea?

• Shows interaction, leading looks, close up

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What's wrong with it?

• Too far way, attempts to be creative with angle
  but doesnt give us anything to focus on.

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You got a better idea?

• Limit the number of people, get in tight

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What's wrong with it?

• Not a good position or angle

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You got a better idea?

• Tighter shot, in front (could try to get at their
  level)

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What's wrong with it?

• Too far away, nothing to focus on, picture
  purpose

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You got a better idea?

• Limit subject to 1-3 people
• Show action or emotion
• Get close

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Its up to you!
Get good shots

• Dont be lazy - go where you need to be.
• Be clean and organized so you dont misplace
  items or miss events.
• Always plan your shots and be flexible for extra
  opportunities.
• Dont be afraid to get close. People forget you
  are there in about three seconds. Remember that
  it is not about you.

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where credit is due
Credit
Special thanks to New Palestine High School
photographers Amanda Poynter, Lindsey Huntsman,
Kristina Moorhead, Tori McKinley, Jill Oertel,
Michelle Richardson, Stephanie Schilling, Sarah
Danks, Michelle Richardson, Lauren Huntsman,
Heather Canny, Jennifer Dowling, Lauren Dixon,
Danielle Merriman, Aileen Cook and the rest of
the staffs.
Chris Conti 6/01