Photojournalism Tips/Help

[Michael Touchette]

Hi everyone, I've gotten into photography over the past year or so and just recently joined the newspaper at my school as a photographer. I figured this wouldn't be too hard, but after a couple of photo assignments, my pictures were lacking. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or anything about shooting events specifically. Thanks!

 

[gsgary]

Hi everyone, I've gotten into photography over the past year or so and just recently joined the newspaper at my school as a photographer. I figured this wouldn't be too hard, but after a couple of photo assignments, my pictures were lacking. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or anything about shooting events specifically. Thanks!

What sort of events are you shooting, can you post some of your shots that you say were lacking

 

[polymoog]

+1 gary's reply, it depends what you are taking pics of, and what equipment you have

 

[Alexphoto]

Here is the article that may help you if you shoot sports. It describes how to shoot cars, but these tips are O.K. for every kind of sport.
Tips For Action Sports Photography Techniques

 

[Hooligan Dan]

I shoot a large number of events every year for the paper I work for, so I'll be glad to offer help if you nail down some specifics.