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"The students really appreciate the excellent print quality, all the great pictures and their layout and how the pictures relate to the words. And last but not least, it's affordable. They can't believe they are getting such a well done book for a "fair" price. Compared to other authors who are charging an arm and a leg for less substantial works, you are a diamond in the ruff." -Steve Sweitzer, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis and past President of the National Press Photographers Association "Kobre's text got me off the ground. No kidding. Since then, I have bought every edition and handed the last copy off to somebody who could really use it." -Jim MacMillan, Philadelphia Daily News, Associated Press 2005 Pulitzer Team "Kobre has inspired young photojournalists for many years through his teaching and watershed textbook about photojournalism, Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach. His plain spoken, factual approach to the heart and soul of photojournalism has made every photojournalist's career better and undoubtedly launched more than a few." -David Leeson, Dallas Morning News 2004 Pulitzer Prize for news, 2006 Dallas Morning News Photo Staff Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News "When the idea of being a photojournalist was a blissful daydream, I stumbled across Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach in a San Francisco library. It was everything I was looking for. It answered every question I had and was a clear decisive tool to help me get on my way." -Anne Wells, Los Angeles Times, 1997 Pulitzer Prize while at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat "I still have my tattered copy from fifteen years ago." -Todd Heisler, New York Times, 2006 Pulitzer Prize for feature Photography while at the Rocky Mountain News FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION: " I use this as the primary text for the basic photojournalism class. I also find us referring to it in the advanced classes, as well. Well organized, with good insight from people working in the field, and wonderful illustrations. One testimonial from my students--there are very few used copies of this book in our campus bookstore from year to year." -Dave Burman, Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa "This is a comprehensive textbook brimming with excellent examples of photojournalism. This book is for any photojournalism student or working pro who wants insight inot how the best in the business go about turning out great photographs." -Jim McNay, Books Institute of Photography "...does an excellent job keeping up with the changing industry." -Greg Patterson, Stephen F. Austin University "invaluable...in staying on top of basic and new techniques, too." -Ken Martin, Suffolk University (Massachusetts)
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"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. The book updates an imaging chapter, features pictures, picture editing, ethics, law and wartime censorship that 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; and is illustrated to see how editors at the weekly magazine edit the world's greatest sports photos. Professor Kobre's blog provides links to multimedia and video pieces featured in this edition, and beyond.
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I bought this book as all the other reviews praised it highly. I would have agreed with their 5 stars BUT....
to quote Larry Lazlo of Entertaionment Weekly from the DVD (talking about reporting at the Cannes Film Fesitval) Photo Journlaisum in the US is very different to the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia etc. That is the only failing of this book for anyone outside the USA.
The book is very US centric which is not a problem for anyone in the US. This book will be The Book to have for any aspiring US photo journalist. Totally essential to have.
Outside the USA (an alien concept to many Americans :-)it is still a very good book and as long as you can filter the US specific stuff. It does make facinating reading with many usefull comments and tips that are universal. The sections on Ethics and the Law are, of course, somewhat differnt to Europe and the rest for the world. It will help you work out what sells in the US.
My final thought is that the book is dated 2008. So it was put together in 2006-8 (6th edition) and is probably due (mid 2012) for an update to the 7th edition. Not only have [digitial]cameras, laptops, phones etc moved on, requireing a change in the equipment chapters so has the market and the news industry in general (far more on line and on tablets) and the change in newspaper/magazine market. The pace of change is frightening.
That said the basics of Photo Journalisum have not altered in many decades. This book should be THE book on the shelf of US photo Journalists and one of the books on the shelf for the rest of us.
to quote Larry Lazlo of Entertaionment Weekly from the DVD (talking about reporting at the Cannes Film Fesitval) Photo Journlaisum in the US is very different to the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia etc. That is the only failing of this book for anyone outside the USA.
The book is very US centric which is not a problem for anyone in the US. This book will be The Book to have for any aspiring US photo journalist. Totally essential to have.
Outside the USA (an alien concept to many Americans :-)it is still a very good book and as long as you can filter the US specific stuff. It does make facinating reading with many usefull comments and tips that are universal. The sections on Ethics and the Law are, of course, somewhat differnt to Europe and the rest for the world. It will help you work out what sells in the US.
My final thought is that the book is dated 2008. So it was put together in 2006-8 (6th edition) and is probably due (mid 2012) for an update to the 7th edition. Not only have [digitial]cameras, laptops, phones etc moved on, requireing a change in the equipment chapters so has the market and the news industry in general (far more on line and on tablets) and the change in newspaper/magazine market. The pace of change is frightening.
That said the basics of Photo Journalisum have not altered in many decades. This book should be THE book on the shelf of US photo Journalists and one of the books on the shelf for the rest of us.
0 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I was recommended to get this book by Greg Gibson (Pulitzer Prize winning PJ) and it was definitely worth taking his advice in this matter (as well as many others!).
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
NOT just for aspiring professionls
24 Oct 2008
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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!
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!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Believe the good reviews
21 Aug 2011
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I'm a print reporter who creates weekly slide shows for two hyperlocal sites. (That's a fancy term for online only community news) I can take a halfway decent photo, but I wanted to learn to think like a photojournalist. I bought this book after having a photograph turned down by another company. The editor said the photograph "didn't tell the story."
Time to pull out the credit card.
I read all the reviews and they are accurate. This is a great book. It's given me much to consider as I head out to do my slide shows. There's good technical information on lenses, camera bodies, strobe, portraits etc., but I appreciate chapters 10, 15 and 16: covering the issue, ethics and the law.
I also bought the "Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism." It's a faster read than this book, but they make a good pair.
If you want to learn the artistry of photography, this book might not be for you. But if you want to make powerful photos, I'd invest in this book. It's a keeper.
Time to pull out the credit card.
I read all the reviews and they are accurate. This is a great book. It's given me much to consider as I head out to do my slide shows. There's good technical information on lenses, camera bodies, strobe, portraits etc., but I appreciate chapters 10, 15 and 16: covering the issue, ethics and the law.
I also bought the "Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism." It's a faster read than this book, but they make a good pair.
If you want to learn the artistry of photography, this book might not be for you. But if you want to make powerful photos, I'd invest in this book. It's a keeper.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Updates worth it?
28 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
The updated version of this book is worth the price if you do not have the previous version. Not worth the price otherwise. The DVD has added a Sports Illustrated section but the rest is repeats of prior version. The addition of video and sound capture was needed but I found it didn't apply to most jobs in the business. Most newspapers adding video and sound to the job description are not providing the equipment he suggests you need. Some of the sections have new pictures and some new paragraphs but for the most part it's just a rehash of the old edition.
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