Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach - Softcover

Kobre, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240806107 ISBN 13: 9780240806105

Publisher: Focal Press, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

"If you're into photojournalism - or want to get a foot in the door, then this book may provide some inspiration. It is packed with pictures, both well-known and obscure, complete with explanations, hints and tips...Each page of the paperback raises questions for the reader." -
Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

"Not just for photojournalists, this book is packed with useful information for any photographer who wants to shoot meaningful, saleable people pictures." - Photo Stock Notes

"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

"Each picture in this lavishly illustrated volume comes with a helpful annotation on who took it and where, and goes on to describe how it was taken, almost as a private aside to the main text, like a friendly mentor who has your best interests at heart." - Holdthefrontpage.co.uk

About the Author:

Professor Ken Kobré directs the photojournalism sequence at San Francisco State University, California. His photographs have appeared in Newsweek, Time, Business Week, San Francisco Examiner, and numerous other publications. Kobre also is the producer of the hour-long documentary "Deadline Every Second: On Assignment with 12 Associated Press Photojournalists.” Please "friend” Ken on Facebook, www.facebook.com/kenkobre, and then "like” the page for "Deadline Every Second,” where you can view the trailer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0240806107
• ISBN 13: 9780240806105
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 416