Introduction to Photojournalism: Capture Powerful Stories
Shooting the Story 3
A course by Finbarr O'Reilly , Photojournalist
About the video: Shooting the Story 3
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll continue sharing with you my shooting process. I'll also share with you some tips and tricks to capture authenticity. ”
In this video lesson Finbarr O'Reilly addresses the topic: Shooting the Story 3, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Photojournalism: Capture Powerful Stories. Learn how to research stories and document them through photography to create meaningful and engaging narratives.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Shooting the Story I've been photographing in the workshop and photographing Pachi for a while now, and after I talk to him and get his name and his details. Usually, I'll do a portrait after I've taken people's information because it's more personal than just photographing them doing whatever activity they're doing. I'm trying to find a place that I like to photograph him. He's got an interesting face and beard and earring and the light's nice in here. You've got the pinpoints of light that I mentioned. I try to get something a little environmental, ask him to move around to a few differ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Photojournalism: Capture Powerful Stories
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Category
Photography & Video -
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Areas
Digital Photography, Documentary Photography, Outdoor Photography
Finbarr O'Reilly
A course by Finbarr O'Reilly
Finbarr O’Reilly is an award-winning Irish-Canadian photographer and multimedia journalist based in Barcelona, with more than 20 years of experience. He has spent most of his career producing industry-leading coverage of conflict zones, complex humanitarian crises, and issues concerning social justice. He is driven to tell stories that may otherwise be overlooked, represent a range of voices, and challenge preconceived perspectives about people and places, creating a sense of human connection.
Finbarr lived in West and Central Africa for over a decade documenting conflicts in several countries in those areas. He is a frequent contributor to The New York Times and works for organizations such as the Nobel Peace Prize. He has won numerous awards for his photography and multimedia work including World Press Photo, Laureate Carmignac Photojournalism Award, 2020 Emmy Award, and 2012 Academy Award best documentary shortlist. He’s held academic fellowships at Yale, Columbia, and Harvard universities, and is the author of the nonfiction memoir, Shooting Ghosts: A U.S. Marine, a Combat Photographer, and Their Journey Back from War.
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