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Course Outline & Syllabus
Photojournalism
By Rob Miracle
Text and photos copyright 1998 by Rob Miracle

Rob has been a photojournalist for a number of years, shooting for publications all over the United States. Many of his images have been seen world wide through the National Wire Services. Rob now recedes in Key West Florida contracting his work to a number of local publications. For more information on Rob please visit our Faculty Lounge. Rob developed this detailed seminar for any photographer who finds themselves thinking about the challenging field of photojournalism.  This seminar outlines information needed to understand the basics of this exciting field of photography. BONIS: Don't miss W. Eugene Smith's short biogeography & samples of his work in our Hall Of Fame.

There is one free sample lessons for this workshop. To access the remaining lessons you may obtain a user id and password by registering at Admissions.

This workshop was designed for the beginner,
amateur and semi-professional photographer.

Warning: This seminar is copyrighted and intended for the personal use of the user. This workshop and/or it's information may not be used in any other public forum.

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What Is Photojournalism? (Lesson 1)

Why is Photojournalism important?
On Ethics
Photojournalism, the Career

Access, Access, Access!! (Lesson 2)

Photo Types - Short Term
Photo Types - Long Term
Developing a Style

Equipment and Technology (Lesson 3)

Camera Equipment
The Silver Darkroom
The Digital Darkroom
Computers and Communication Gear

Professional Organizations (Lesson 4)

NPPA
SPJ
ASMP

Life On The Streets, Law and Order (Lesson 5)

Copyrights
Model Releases / Permission
On Flak Jackets - Danger Zones
Shoot or No-Shoot
Conclusion