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Photojournalism is a powerful form of visual storytelling that combines photography with journalism to provide a compelling and informative narrative of current events, social issues, and human experiences. In this field, skilled photographers capture images that convey a message, evoke emotions, and document moments in time with the goal of informing the public and shaping opinions.
One of the key aspects of photojournalism is its ability to bring attention to important issues and events by presenting them in a visually impactful way. Through compelling images, photojournalists can shine a light on social injustices, political conflicts, environmental concerns, and human interest stories. These photographs have the power to transcend language barriers and cultural differences, making them a universal medium for storytelling.
Photojournalists often work in fast-paced and unpredictable environments, such as war zones, natural disasters, protests, and other high-risk situations. They must have a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills in photography, and the ability to work quickly under pressure to capture the most powerful and meaningful images.
Ethics play a crucial role in photojournalism, as photographers must navigate complex moral dilemmas when deciding what to capture and how to present their images. They must balance the need to inform the public with respect for the dignity and privacy of the subjects they photograph. Misleading or manipulating images is strictly prohibited in photojournalism, as the goal is to present an accurate and honest portrayal of events.
In addition to documenting current events, photojournalists also play a vital role in preserving history for future generations. Their images serve as a visual record of significant moments in time, providing valuable insights into the past and shaping our collective memory of important events.
Technology has revolutionized the field of photojournalism, making it easier for photographers to capture, edit, and distribute images quickly and efficiently. Digital cameras and smartphones have made it more accessible for aspiring photojournalists to enter the field and share their work with a global audience through online platforms and social media.
Despite the advancements in technology, the core principles of photojournalism remain the same: to inform, educate, and inspire through the power of visual storytelling. By capturing the essence of a moment in a single frame, photojournalists have the ability to create a lasting impact and provoke meaningful conversations about the world we live in.

2. Campsite 2, Mt. Pulag, Benguet

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

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

5. Refer 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. Summit of Mt. Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas

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

22. Consider these two aspects:
a. Technical aspect
b. Editorial aspect
Boat ride going to Anawangin Cove, Zambales

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

24. Aperture control

25. Shutter speed

26. Depth of field

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

28. Vergetable Vendor, Ormoc City

29. Three Angles of View:
1.Bird’s view
2.Normal view
3.Worm’s view

30. Koi Fish in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

31. Native Children of Samal Island, Davao del Norte

32. Porta Mariae or Our Lady of Penafrancia Commemorative Arch, Naga City Cathedral

33. Three subject
distances:
1.Long shot
2.Medium shot
3.Close-up shot

34. Anglican Church, Sagada, Mt. Province

35. Wedding Photo, Paoay Chuch, Ilocos Norte

36. Flower of Caleruega Forest Garden

37. 2. lighting
Caleruega Church, Nasugbu, Batangas

38. lighting
Cloudy and Foggy Sky of Bontoc

39. Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon

40. 3. exposure
Tent in Burnham Park

41. 4. focusing
Rock Trail going to Bomod-Ok Falls, Sagada

42. 1. There should be one center of interest
Cape BojeadorLighthouse,Ilocos Norte

43. 2. Avoid always locating the center of interest
at the center.
DOLE Pineapple Plantation with Mt. Matutum on the background, Koronadal, So. Cotabato

44. Paniqui, Tarlac

45. 3. Action should move into the picture, not out of.
Playful dog in the moring at Rawis Reef, Puerto Princesa

46. 4. Horizontal lines depict calmness and peacefulness
Caramoan, Cam. Sur

47. 5. Vertical lines show power and stability
Legaspi City Cathedral

48. 6. Diagonal lines depict motion and dynamism
Sabang Sea

49. 7. Use contrast to heighten interest
Lettuces and Tomatoes at La Trinidad Night Market, Benguet

50. Ponderosa, Puerto Galera, Or. Mindoro

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 5. Confusing background –A distracting background
can ruin a portrait, change viewpoint or use shallow
focus.

56. 6. Subject too close –With a fix focus camera, do not
take subjects closer that the minimum focus
distance, about 6 ft (2m).

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

58. 2. Use a natural frame
Fort San Pedro, Cebu City

59. Ambuklao Dam, Benguet

60. Hanging Bridge, Caleruega

61. Mt. Pico de Loro, Maragondon, Cavite

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

63. 4. Photographs interior
Mactan, Cebu

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

65. Butuan City Jeepney

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

67. Street Dancer, Surigao City

68. 7. Photograph flowers in close-up

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

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

71. Vegetable Vendor, Butuan City

72. 10. Shoot candid portraits
Children Playing, Sagada

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

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

75. 12. Use the sky as a background
Pagudpod Beach

76. Coconuts, Tagum City 2010

77. 13. Look for pattern
Caramoan Church

78. Tagum City

79. Iwahig Penal Colony, Puerto Prinsesa

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

81. Nasugbu Church, Batangas

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

83. Cagsaua Ruins Bellfry, Albay 1997

84. Vigan, Ilocos Sur

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

86. Wild Berry of Mt. Pulag

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

90. It is a happy marriage of aesthetics
and mechanics.

91. 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

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

93. May Katslayn
Katatagan, Kasipagan. Maagapa lamangay
gisingnasiMangPektoRosales, 89, upang
mangalakalsakahabaanng Aguinaldo Highway
sabandangDasmarinashanggangBacoorupang
ipantawidbuhayng kanyanglimangmaliliitna
anak. Mahigitisangtaonnasiyanginiwanng
kanyangasawadahilsakahirapan.

94. Paglalarawan
Si Bonie, angalagangbulldog napitongtaong
gulangnasapiling niAlingSoledad na
nakapulotditohabangnasapamilihan.
Itinuturingnabayaning pamilyanoong
magkakaholisanghatinggabinang
nagsisimulangmasunogangkanilangbahay
dahilsanatabigangkandila.

95. TahasangSabi
“Mas mainamangmay pinag-aralan, ayokong
humintosapagpasok,” itoangsabiniMinerva
de Dios, 15, nasaGrade 9 naaraw-araway
naglalakadng tatlongkilometromulasa
kanilangtahananpatungongAlfonso National
High School angkanyangpaaralan.

98. 1.Alam ang paggamit ng camera
2.Mahusay at matalino
3.May arte sa katawan
4.Marunong makipag-usap sa subject
5.Marunong tumingin sa orasan.

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

100. Entry Shot –Si Sir Noel 
Tema: HALIGI NG KASAYSAYAN AT KAUNLARAN
Required Shots : 5
May caption? Oo
Isulat nang malinaw at mababasa ang limang
captions sa ISANG typewriting paper. Kuhanan ng
larawan at kasamang i-upload.
Huwag maglalagay ng anumang identifying mark.
Bale 7 larawan ang ia-upload (1 entry shot, 5
required shots at 1 shot ng captions)