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PhotographyMs. Allison Joanis
Photography Visually tell the story
Get your reader/viewer’s attention – communicate information
Help to bring words into focus
Course Outline Photography Techniques
How to achieve high impact Events
What you will likely shoot Processing
requirements for imagery submission
Photography Techniques Composition
Pleasing arrangement of subject matter elements. Captures the viewer’s attention. Makes a clear statement. Tell your story.
Center of Interest Rule of Thirds Format Perspective Shot sequence
Center of Interest The Subject of the photo – the
“who” or the “what.” Keep it simple - Eliminate
distractions – Give the center of interest the most attention
Focus your subject Eyes
Rule of Thirds Placement of subject in the
frame Mentally (or use camera
feature) to divide your frame into equal thirds horizontally and vertically, then placing your center of interest (and other subjects) in or near one of the four intersections created by the divisions.
Allows the subjects to have direction to be able to “move” into the frame
Format Horizontal – use
when the subject mater is wider that it is tall
Vertical – use when the subject matter is taller than it is wide
Try both when in doubt
Keep the horizon line straight for photojournalism
Rule of thirds also applies to vertical shots
Perspective Apparent size and depth of an object within the image –
can affect the story the image tells Low viewpoints make your subjects appear tall or powerful High viewpoints make your subject appear small and non-
threatening Shoot a
variety ofangles if you have the opportunity
Shot Sequence Allows for complete coverage of subject, event,
action Long Shot – introduces the subject and includes
the environment and surroundings Medium Shot – narrows the scope of the story,
shows part of the subject and includes the action
long shot medium shot
Shot Sequence Close-up – shows detail of the subject’s face and
clear action of the hands Extreme close-up – shows close detail and does
not show the subjects face Get into the action when you can, take a variety
of shots
extreme close-upclose-up
Event Photography
Preparation Protocol Events Uncontrolled Action Photos on the fly
Preparation Equipment check Know your conditions and surroundings The more you know – attend rehearsals – ask for schedules,
programs - talk to leadership or instructors Caption information
Maximum coverage – minimum disruption Maintain poise, confidence, adaptability, military bearing Start shooting before your event begins
Protocol Events
Types Award Presentations &
Ceremonies VIP visits Group Shots
Protocol Events Awards & Ceremonies
and VIP visits Precedence
Recipient Item Family/coworkers Presenter
Anticipate the action to capture the main event
Stay flexible and prepared to change
Also look for the informal photos Total coverage is the key to success
Protocol Events Mug shots and speakers
Framing is key – keep it simple Waist up, chest up, full body
Low to no action Watch the hands Get a variety of shots and facial expressions Eyes up looking at the audience Direction
Protocol Events Group Shots
Simplicity and Uniformity is key Take charge and instruct your subjects if you can Place Senior members or VIPs to the extreme left
or center Make sure you can see everyone’s face Adopt the same pose throughout Check uniforms! Say Cheese! Take several shots
Uncontrolled Action Events
Training events, Drill, AT, State Missions, Family Program events, Community events Like sports photography Capturing speed and motion on film Lots of moving parts – people - equipment
Preparation also key Equipment – photo equipment
and attire/uniform Weather Safety Lighting Key information from leadership –
know your environment –caption information
Uncontrolled Action Events
Remember photography techniques Focus on your subject Direction and rule of thirds to capture action Shot sequence to capture actions and also
emotions Perspective and Format for a variety
Get in there (when safe!) Capture the action at its peak
Get creative Look for things that are out of the ordinary
Take advantage of repetitive action when you can
Take as many shots as possible, but try to make them all count!
On the Fly Photos Photos that highlight Guard life, camaraderie,
trailing downtime Remember OPSEC, military bearing,
appropriateness May not be attached to a story, but it still
tells one Great for social media and as stand-alone published
photos Photo rules generally still apply but get
and make it fun
Processing your Photos Go through and delete the definite “no’s”
Out of focus, embarrassing faces/body positions, security violations
Select your favorite or best based on criteria Is there a clear center of interest? Does it tell the story or
enhance the story? Can the photo be misread in anyway? Editing, cropping, resizing
Avoid it IF YOU MUST…please send both edited versions and originals
I can accept all photo formats, most widely used is a .jpg Phone camera photo resolution works, but if you have a
camera, use it. DON’T embed in a word document to fit in in an email.
Contact me to send photos or use AMRDEC SAFE
Please email your photos and cutline to:
[email protected]@mail.mil
OR send photos VIA AMRDEC SAFE
https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/
Photo and Cutline Resourcehttps://dinfos.blackboard.com/webapps/cmsmain/webui/
library/Library Content/Public Affairs - PAD/Photojournalism
**google “DINFOS Photojournalism”
