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Photographers who write
Codie McLachlan, Photographer
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 5:59 PM on 03.09.10 |
->> I recently accepted a job at a newspaper where along with my photographic responsibilities I will have to write as well. I know there are a few photographers on here who write for their respective newspapers, and I was wondering if any of you could give some advice on balancing writing with consistently making good, well-lit, dynamic images? Obviously the principles are the same, I'm just wondering about balancing the two when you have to worry about taking notes as well.
I guess I don't have anything specific to ask, so any advice you would care to give would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Chuck Steenburgh, Photographer
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Lexington | VA | USA | Posted: 6:05 PM on 03.09.10 |
->> Get a voice recorder. If you don't have something that's broadcast-quality for multimedia use, even an inexpensive model will work. Before I got an Edirol, I used an Olympus model that plugged into a USB port to download the audio files. It was well under $100.
Even so, I tend to separate my interview and photography into two distinct sessions, unless I'm really pressed for time. |
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Bert Entwistle, Photographer
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Colorado Springs | CO | USA | Posted: 6:44 PM on 03.09.10 |
->> Codie,
Like Chuck says, get a voice recorder. I do as much writing as I do photographing things - I usually get paid more for writing too. (that's freelance)
Get an Associated Press stylebook to refer to.
I normally shoot the deal, make notes on who to interview and when you do talk to the subjects always try to get a phone number - I always think up a hundred more things to ask later.
I always edit my photos first to tell my story and then do the text.
I think you will like the writing part, I know I do.
Best of luck,
bert |
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Codie McLachlan, Photographer
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 6:49 PM on 03.09.10 |
| ->> Chuck and Bert, thank you for your responses! |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Lake Oswego | OR | USA | Posted: 7:13 PM on 03.09.10 |
->> It helped me way back when I was writing more than shooting that I went into a story with a possible outline model of the story, key points that I expected to meet and, if I didn't then I improvised in the field. But that initial model allows you to structure the story without wasting time trying to figure out how to start it.
A good, dedicated writer may let the story write itself in its own voice, but you don't have that luxury all the time when you are trying to nail down "the Look" with the camera too. So if you have to hedge your bets, start with this. |
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