Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism (Associated Press Handbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (656 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071363874 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An AP veteran of 30 years’ experience, he has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Triple Crown, the Winter and Summer Olympics, World Cup soccer, the Indianapolis 500, the NBA Finals, and other major sports events. He is also AP’s LaserPhoto network director. He also has covered news events ranging from the Gulf War to coal mine dis
With the help of more than 100 photographs from the AP archives, he analyzes what constitutes successful news photos of every type, including portraits, tableaux, sports shots, battlefield scenes, and more, as well as offering tips on how to develop a style of your own.. Written by noted AP photographer and photoeditor Brian Horton, this is an insider’s manual to one of the most glamorous and exciting media professions. Emphasizing the creative process behind the photojournalist’s art, Brian Horton draws upon his three decades of experience, as well as the experiences of other award-winning photojournalists, to instruct readers in the secrets of snapping memorable news photos every time
An AP veteran of 30 years’ experience, he has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Triple Crown, the Winter and Summer Olympics, World Cup soccer, the Indianapolis 500, the NBA Finals, and other major sports events. He is also AP’s LaserPhoto network director. In writing The Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism, Brian Horton conducted extensive interviews with other award-winning photojournalists, whose voices echo throughout the book, sharing unforgettable war stories and hard-won insights into what it takes to seek and find memorable news photographs. Brian Horton is Senior Photo Editor for the Associated Press. The ‘decisive moment.’ Photojournalism."Brian Horton Noted AP ph
Five Stars Roger P. Watts as advertised. "Think like a photojournalist" according to Afi Scruggs. I came looking for photojournalism guides after an editor rejected a photo because it "didn't tell the story." I bought this book because I read another review entitled "How to think, not how to see." I know how to see, but I didn't know how to capture a photograph that could be used by a news outlet.I'm quite happy with this purchase. This book has a permanent place in my collection.This book isn't for someone who aims for pure artistry. Nevertheless, the chapters talk about proper lens choices, use of depth of field, etc. There are other important topics as well: how to get the telling photograph during an emotional moment. I'd. "Poor Journalism" according to Bill. I bought it as a photographer interested in improving my photo-journalism techniques and street photography generally. But this book - a text really - seems to be aimed at professional journalists, as much of the information is obviously intended for them. (eg: How to deal with your editor/boss etc) yet, it's too basic for professionals, unless, indeed, they are still studying journalism as a course. I found it to be poorly set-out and awfully presented. Perhaps it was intended to resemble a newspaper?! Poor photographic definition, bad type-face and bland and confusing overall presentation. It gave some good insights, but you ha