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1. PHOTOJOURNALISM

2. Campsite 2, Mt. Pulag, Benguet WHAT IS PHOTOJOURNALISM?

3. Art and science of taking pictures for publication in newspapers and other periodicals.

4. Trail going to the Summit of Mt. Pulag Communicating with pictures

5. Refers to the reporting of a wide range of subjects and events of public interests, usually for newspapers and magazine through photographs Raft riding going to Ambon Ambon Falls, Paguil River

6. Classification of Photos

7. 1. News Photography – to record the external world as it appears. Burnham Park, Baguio City, 2012

8. 2. Documentary Photography – used for expressive, interpretative purposes. Gen. Santos City Pier, 2001

9. 3. Commercial Photography – used to advertise. Ginataang Kalabasa with Alimango , Caramoan , Cam. Sur

10. News Photography 1. Spot – refers to breaking news event, unexpected, rapidly changing, newsworthy event of limited duration Mt. Pinatubo Eruption, 1991

11. Sunset at Golden Sunset Beach Resort and Spa, Calatagan, Batangas

12. Lake Bato Sunrise with part of Mt. Mayon on the background

13. 2. General – refers to newsworthy events and subjects that are planned, expected or predictable. Panagbenga 2010, Baguio City

14. NSPC 2013 Opening, Ormoc City

15. 3. Sports – covers the wide range of subjects, including team, individual competitive and personal sports.

16. Blumen Resort, STCAA 2013

17. 4. Feature – photo that is unbound by time. Sometimes called “evergreen” because it does not fade with season but remain fresh. Cosmos Flower, Sagada , Mt. Province 2009

18. 5. Picture Story – it is a set of images that work together to tell a story or explore a subject. Sometimes tell a sequence of events, represent various aspects of a subject-unrelated in time but connected by underlying theme or subject.

19. Documentary Photography Photographs taken to vividly, concretely and dramatically record events and people for the study of history, science and technology, or any other matter of human interest. Sumaguing Cave fossil

20. Lumpia of Ilocos Sur

21. Commercial Photography Used to encourage and direct consumerism and used and advertisements and illustrations in books, magazines and other publications. Sagada Weaver

22. How to take a good picture Consider these two aspects: a. Technical aspect b. Editorial aspect

23. Photo is perfect, free from smudges and is clear for publication. Technical Aspect Muddy Trails of Mt. Pulag

24. Technical Aspect Aperture control

25. Depth of field Technical Aspect

26. Editorial Aspect 1. Composition – the arrangement of subject or subjects. Paper Mache Fruits of Paete, Laguna

27. Vergetable Vendor, Ormoc City

28. To achieve composition, consider the following: Three Angles of View: Bird’s view Normal view Worm’s view

29. Bird's View Koi Fish in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

30. Normal View Native Children of Samal Island, Davao del Norte

31. Worm's View Porta Mariae or Our Lady of Penafrancia Commemorative Arch, Naga City Cathedral

32. To achieve composition, consider the following: Three subject distances: Long shot Medium shot Close-up shot

33. Long shot Anglican Church, Sagada , Mt. Province

34. Medium shot Wedding Photo, Paoay Chuch , Ilocos Norte

35. Close-up shot Flower of Caleruega Forest Garden

36. 2. lighting Editorial Aspect Caleruega Church, Nasugbu , Batangas

37. lighting

38. Villa Escudero, Tiaong , Quezon

39. 3. exposure Editorial Aspect Tent in Burnham Park

40. 4. focusing Editorial Aspect Rock Trail going to Bomod-Ok Falls, Sagada

41. Other Important Composition Rules: 1. There should be one center of interest Cape Bojeador Lighthouse,Ilocos Norte

42. Other Important Composition Rules: 2. Avoid always locating the center of interest at the center. DOLE Pineapple Plantation with Mt. Matutum on the background, Koronadal, So. Cotabato

43. Other Important Composition Rules: 3. Action should move into the picture, not out of. Playful dog in the moring at Rawis Reef, Puerto Princesa

44. Other Important Composition Rules: 4. Horizontal lines depict calmness and peacefulness Caramoan , Cam. Sur

45. Other Important Composition Rules: 5. Vertical lines show power and stability Legaspi City Cathedral

46. Other Important Composition Rules: 6. Diagonal lines depict motion and dynamism Sabang Sea

47. Other Important Composition Rules: 7. Use contrast to heighten interest Lettuces and Tomatoes at La Trinidad Night Market, Benguet

48. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 1. Sloping verticals- Strong vertical lines call for careful framing so that they remain parallel to the edges of the frame and thus appear to be upright Wnd Mills at Bangui, Ilocos Norte

49. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 2. Sloping horizon – Horizontal lines, such as the waterfront, above or horizon should be framed to run parallel to the top of your viewfinder. Boracay, Malay, Aklan

50. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 3. Head cut off – For a full frame portrait, look beyond the subject’s eyes and make sure all the head fits in the frame, and is not cut off.

51. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 4. Object obscuring lens – Take care your camera strap or finger does not obscure the lens, especially on non reflex cameras where you cannot see this in the frame.

52. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 5. Confusing background – A distracting background can ruin a portrait, change viewpoint or use shallow focus.

53. Six Basic Errors in Picture Taking 6. Subject too close – With a fix focus camera, do not take subjects closer that the minimum focus distance, about 6 ft (2m).

54. Other Ways to Take Better Photographs

55. 1. Create balance and harmony Patapat Bridge, Pagudpod , Ilocos Norte

56. 2. Use a natural frame Ambuklao Dam, Benguet

57. Hanging Bridge, Caleruega

58. 3. Use shadow as subject Young Ita of Cinco Picos, Zambales

59. 4. Photograph interior Mactan, Cebu

60. 5. Expose for happy color Summit of Mt. Pulag

61. 6. Create mood with color Panagbenga 2010 Balloon Vendor

62. 7. Photograph flowers in close-up

63. 8. Shoot from above your model’s eye Young Itas, Cinco Picos, Zambales

64. 9. Photograph people at work Aling Carmen, Cashew Nut Vendor, Antipolo Church

65. Vegetable Vendor, Butuan City

66. 10. Shoot candid portraits Children Playing, Sagada

67. 11. Photograph natural form Coconuts, Libon , Albay

68. Native Kitchen, Mt. Manabu, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

69. 12. Use the sky as a background

70. 13. Look for pattern. Caramoan Church

71. Tagum City

72. Iwahig Penal Colony, Puerto Prinsesa

73. 14. Focus on architectural design Buttresses of Paoay Church

74. Nasugbu Church, Batangas

75. 15. Look for a different angle Sea Urchin Picker, Samal Island, Davao del Norte

76. Vigan, Ilocos Sur

77. 16. Shoot evocative details Mickey Mouse fruits or Cow Nipple Fruits, South Cotabato

78. Wild Berry of Mt. Pulag

79. 17. Photograph reflections Golden Sunset Resort and Spa Restaurant, Calatagan

80. Do you know how to caption your pictures?

81. Why do we put caption on pictures? It is a combination of aesthetics and mechanics. It allows audience to connect to the pictures that they see.

82. PARTS OF A CAPTION 1. Catchline – one to five word title of the whole caption 2. Body – the main part of the caption which answers the 5W’s and an H 3. Credit – the name (pen name) of the photographer( not required)

83. SUN AND SHADOW . A man leads the camel across the dunes of the Kilahara desert, leaving footprints in the sand. Kahlil Masdaf

84. Qualities of a good photojournalist: Knows how to “use” the camera. Is disciplined Artistic, smart and resourceful. Knows how to connect to his subject. Knows how to “tell the time”.

85. Mga Gabay para sa kompetisyon sa pagkuha ng larawan Tiyaking walang laman ang memory card. Tamang espisipikasyon ng kamera ang dapat gamitin lamang. Tiyaking nasa tema lahat ng larawang kukuhanan. Kumuha ng entry shot bago lumabas ng bulwagan at magphoto shoot. Iwasan ang makipag-usap sa coach o adviser habang nagaganap ang photo shooting at caption writing. Bumalik sa itinalagang submission area ng facilitator pagkaraan ng isang oras na pagkuha ng larawan upang i-submit ang mga larawang dapat i-upload.

86. Mechanics: Entry Shot – Theme: Required Shots : 5 With caption Don’t put any identifying mark.