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Briggs Chapter 6

February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

Photos are a way of telling a story without ever picking up a pen or saying a word.  They add validity and life to a story by adding a visual element. While words can give an idea of what it was like to be somewhere, the photo shows them what it was like.

However, producing good photography can be a tall order.  It requires skill and practice, just like writing.  There are hundreds of different cameras to choose from, each with its own benefits and disadvantages.  Some can upload pictures online straight from the device, others take high quality video, and others feature night vision.  For the serious journalist, a good DSLR is the best choice because it can do it all.  They can take excellent photographs, good videos, and are versatile enough for almost any job.

Just having the right camera is still not enough. Composing and taking photos is an art.  Briggs gives you some tips for shooting quality pictures, but only practice will be enough to hone those abilities into a skill that is second nature.  The light conditions, positioning of the subject, and overall activity surrounding the photographer are challenging to deal with, but learning to overcome those obstacles will ensure that a good story is always accompanied by good photographs.

 



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