Photographer's Practical Guide

Author: Sun Shouhua
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is a practical guide written by a journalist who was nominated for the National Top Ten Photo Journalist Award, based on his interview experience. It is divided into nine chapters, briefly introducing the origin and development of photojournalism, the equipment used by photojournalists, and the transmission of news photos. It elaborates in detail the steps and methods of photojournalists' daily work, including obtaining news leads, identifying news leads, photo shooting, writing captions, creating photo titles, and coordinating with correspondents. It systematically summarizes hot topics of concern to photojournalists, such as relevant laws, the photo market, the collection and application of photo materials, and news photography competitions, from a practical perspective. It also introduces in extensive detail the technical skills commonly used by photojournalists and, for the first time, proposes quantitative management methods for news media in managing and utilizing photojournalists. This book can serve as a reference for news photographers, making it an invaluable textbook for university students majoring in related fields, aspiring photojournalists who are "outsiders," and new photojournalists. It is also a valuable resource for experienced photojournalists and photography enthusiasts looking to enter the news photo market and earn money.