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5.1 PHOTOJOURNALISM ACTION

Action photos capture the moment as it’s
unfolding. The photographer is not just an
observer, but also a participant. When the
One of the first photo lessons involves communicating the photographer pays careful attention to the
nature of yearbook photography, which falls under the umbrella event being covered—whether a game or a
community meal—they anticipate the moments
of photojournalism. Yearbook images tell a photo story, and the various action shots that make up the

created, edited and published for others to see and enjoy. While event and tell a complete story.
Issac Tafolla: Rancho Verde High School, CA
similar to documentary or street photography, photojournalism

is governed by a code of ethics that maintains the factual
integrity of the work. Images should be authentic and objective.
REACTION

Posed photographs should be avoided. Instead, Capturing reactions is critical for telling the
yearbook photography should be primarily unposed story. Reaction shots show what happened
images of people in action. The subject of the photo next—teammates cheering as the game-
seldom looks directly at the camera and images of winning touchdown is made, members of the
objects or locations are often omitted. crowd exploding in excitement after a big shot,
tension during a tough play.
Novice photographers might find themselves more
comfortable taking a picture of a shoe than of the
person wearing it. Therefore, students should be
coached toward thinking of photojournalism as three
basic types of shots: action, reaction and emotion.
Camryn McPherson: Xavier High School, IA
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EMOTION
Posed photographs should be avoided.
Emotion can be seen in both action and
Yearbook photography should primarily reaction—whether it’s disgust over a
include people in action. dissection, concentration in the wood shop,
or focus on the football field. Emotional
moments are found photographing both
those who do and those who observe. They
are key moments, capable of telling their
own story.

Chad Byrd: Richardson High School, TX

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