Practical Photojournalism : A Professional Guide

Written by an expert in the field, Practical Photojournalism details the core skills of the working photographer, with reference to areas of speciality in news, fashion, royalty, advertising, sport and war photography, and social history issues.

Press photography is not just a career - it represents life, society, culture and creativity - photojournalists have a ringside seat on contemporary history. This book explains how to capitalise on that ringside seat. Written by an expert in the field, the core skills of the working photographer are detailed, concerning areas of speciality in news, fashion, royalty, advertising, sport and war photography, and social history issues. Allied essential skills such as caption-writing, keywording and archiving images are also covered. This comprehensive book comprises invaluable information on the latest developments in picture transmission, including:The role of the picture desk in the modern newspaper or news agencyThe legal aspects of photojournalismThe rights and moral responsibility of the photographerFinally, a guide to established career paths in photojournalism offers valuable sources for further investigation.