From Book News, Inc.
New edition of a guide to the many facets of photojournalism--how to get the best shots when on assignment, covering spot or general news, or doing features or portraits. Discusses narrative picture stories, catching candids, creative use of the strobe, shooting with color films, digital imaging and ethical issues surrounding its use, newsroom politics, picture editing, shooting within the bounds of the law, and the history of photojournalism. Abundantly illustrated. The bibliography is extensive. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


Review
"If photojournalism if your passion, then you really should have a copy of this book on hand. .... This is a must have title if you wish to embark on a career in this exciting field."
--Shutterbug, March 2005


Review
'Every press photographer should own this book, newcomer or old hand. Apart from being a manual for the profession, it's a wonderful source of ideas. Highly recommended.' - Professional Photographer


Book Description
Photojournalism, Fifth Edition includes new interviews with well known photojournalists such as, Anne Wells story of a Pulitzer Prize winning photo, John Gaps III, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly of Newsweek, Diana Walker and PF Bently of Time.
Individual case studies draw upon the experience of leading photojournalists to show readers how working professionals handle on-the-job challenges.
A blend of insightful interviews, practical experience, and high-impact photographs creates the definitive text on photojournalism.

* DVD of short video documentaries that show photojournalists at work
* Extensive material on how to turn Pro, from developing a portfolio and freelancing to findind a job
* Interviews with celebrated photojournalists are accompanied by hundreds of black and white, and color photographs


From the Publisher
The new edition includes: * The best in U.S. photojournalism images from newspapers around the country- 61 striking color images and 412 memorable black and white images * The use of digital imaging in Photojournalism incorporated throughout the chapters * New interviews with well-known photojournalists, such as Anne Wells Story of a Pulitzer Prize Photo, John Gaps III of the Associated Press, David Kennerly of Newsweek, Diana Walker and PF Bently of Time

ANNOTATION

Audience: Photojournalism students.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Photojournalism, Fifth Edition includes new interviews with well known photojournalists such as, Anne Wells story of a Pulitzer Prize winning photo, John Gaps III, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly of Newsweek, Diana Walker and PF Bently of Time.

Individual case studies draw upon the experience of leading photojournalists to show readers how working professionals handle on-the-job challenges.