I never really thought about how long I looked at photos while reading until now. Unless the image is very captivating or is of someone I like, I don't give it much thought. I really appreciated the first section. Kobré talks about sending photographers to shoot things more relatable than just a press conference. By … Continue reading RR4 →

Chapter seven of Kenneth Kobré’s “Photojournalism: The Professional Approach” covers the topic of photo editing. At first glance, this subject seemed surprising to me; I didn’t understand why we would spend so much time discussing photo editing, when editing can alter the message and integrity of a photograph. After reading the first portion of the … Continue reading RR: Kobré 7 →

Editing photos is something I try to stay away from as much as I can. Sometimes, editing can take away the originality of the photograph. On the other side, it can add effects that makes the photo more appealing. In chapter 7, it mentions the difficulty of cropping in some situations. By cropping, the image … Continue reading Reading Response 4 →