Photojournalism, Sixth Edition: The Professionals' Approach (Paperback)

~ Kenneth Kobre (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Kobré'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

"Kobré 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)

Product Description

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 6 edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075068593X
• ISBN-13: 978-0750685931
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,280 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photojournalist Jewel!!!!, October 10, 2008

By	Martin Gonzalez "macinmarti" (Woodland, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT just for aspiring professionls, October 23, 2008

By	AftonE (Texas) - See all my reviews

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Updates worth it?, August 27, 2009

By	C. Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.