Introduction to Photojournalism: Capture Powerful Stories
Editing the Story 2
A course by Finbarr O'Reilly , Photojournalist
About the video: Editing the Story 2
Overview
“I will keep showing you how to shape a narrative flow through sequencing, pacing, and image selection.”
In this video lesson Finbarr O'Reilly addresses the topic: Editing the Story 2, 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
“I mean, it could go here as a transition between the workshop and our man Julio working outside. It's kind of two images in a row framed. I think we've got one of them sweeping already, so. That's too many really. for this little story. Even though I like this picture, I think this one's more dynamic. as a detail. I like it. There's something I like about it, but I just think this one's got more going on. Again, could probably lose this one. Even though I kind of like it, there's only so many detailed pictures we really need. So let's go from the top. And have a look at what we have. you kn...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Photojournalism: Capture Powerful Stories
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
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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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