Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach - Softcover

Kobre, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240800613 ISBN 13: 9780240800615

Publisher: Focal Press, 1991

Synopsis

A comprehensive overview of the equipment, techniques, and approaches that have made successful photojournalists excel at their profession. This is the second edition of a book based on years of experience of both the author, Ken Kobre, and many contemporary leading photojournalists who were interviewed by the author. It provides a path for beginning and advanced photojournalists to follow toward taking and using successful photographs for features, spot news events, sports, and photo essays.

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Review

"I repeatedly have students comment on how interesting this book is. Now that's saying something."
-Walter Coker, Univ. of North Florida

"A foundation text in journalism that improves with each edition."
-James Kelly, Southern Illinois University

"Insightful photographs and very good examples given for each particular topic. Kobre has done an excellent job."

Covering the Issues is Excellent! Ethics & legal issues well covered. Get rid of photo on page 86.
- Sean Meyers, Texas Tech University

"Very comprehensive. Still the best on the market."
- Art Hansen, Lansing Community College

"Kobre's book offers relevant information for every photojournalist from the beginning student to the seasoned professional. I've been referring to it for the more than a decade now."
Jenni Kolsky, CSU Pomona

"Ken Kobre is always up to date with news photography in the U.S...concise and right on point chapter after chapter...the complete photojournalism manual."
-Jim W. Vestal, California State Univ. Hayward

'Profusely illustrated with mainly black and white photos, Photojournalism
brings back the great days of Picture Post and Life.'

Include Eugene Smith's Nurse Midwife photo essy.

"a thoughtful and thoroughly insightful look into photojournalism...the bible for photojournalism students..."

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240800613
• ISBN 13: 9780240800615
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352