Photojournalism, Sixth Edition: The Professionals' Approach

by Kenneth Kobre

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Editorial Reviews

Photojournalism: A Professionals' Approach, 6th edition blends insightful interviews with professionals, practical experience, current equipment and camera technology, and high-impact photographs to create the definitive book on photojournalism. The DVD features footage of working professionals handling on-the-job challenges.

This revised edition features information on new laws affecting photojournalists, new trends in multimedia to keep skills competitive, and as the world grows smaller, a look back at some international history in the photography world. Updates throughout the a imaging chapter, feature pictures, picture editing, ethics, law and wartime censorship keep this book the bible it is known to be. More interviews and case studies with industry greats result in a stunning and dramatic showcase of the best of photojournalism.

What's new to this edition:
* Chapter on Multimedia introduces still photojournalists to reporting and sound gathering for multimedia and video reports for the Internet and television.
* Chapter on Video examines tools and techniques for shooting and storytelling in video.
* DVD includes a new hour-long documentary that takes readers inside Sports Illustrated to see how editors at the weekly magazine edit the world's greatest sports photos.
* Professor Kobré's blog provides links to multimedia and video pieces featured in this edition, and beyond: http://kenkobre.blog.bom

Customer Reviews

NOT just for aspiring professionls, 2008-10-24
by AftonE (Texas)

I have Professor Kobre's Lightscoop and I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. My pictures really do look professional now!

Anyway, I decided to get Professor Kobre's book even though there's no way I'm ever going to be a professional photojournalist. Yes, it's aimed at people who want to be professionals. BUT this book is just loaded with information, including strategies on taking candid pictures... which I do all the time (or try to) with my family and friends. Plus, the pictures in this book are amazing even if you don't read it. But the text is easy to read, too! Professor Kobre dissects and explains technical information so that even people like me can understand.

Still don't want to be a real photojournalist but that doesn't mean I can't learn from professionals! Great book great value for the price!

Best source for serious photojournalist/photographers, 2008-10-12
by Carolyn E. Golding (Ithaca, NY.)

I consider this book the best source for information I have found on the topic of photojournalism & photography. Most important it covers the subjects of editing & ehtics & good judgement. If more photographers read & learned from this source maybe the world would be a better place. No joke intended. I plan to keep buying the newest addition as it is updated.

Photojournalist Jewel!!!!, 2008-10-10
by Martin Gonzalez (Woodland, CA)

I have been studying photojournalism for about two years now and I have never seen a book near the quality and content of this book. If you are just looking to get into the field or have been in the field for years, get this book. It opens your mind as to what photojournalism, the content, what to look for, where to look, and so much more.

A must have book, 2008-03-08
by Kenneth J. Hoerricks (Canoga Park, Ca United States)

This is a must have book. Great for law enforcement photographers as well. Check out the sections dealing with picture editing, ethics, and the law.

Jim Hoerricks
Forensic Photoshop