02.KEY+FEATURES

===//" A photo story is a narrative series of pictures" (Hurley & McDougall, 1971, p.72). Therefore a successful story has a lead photo that either symbolizes the entire story or captures the peak moment of the action. Successful photo stories start with good ideas. Of course, the idea must be visual, but also be sure it is feasible considering the time and resources available. Narrow your topic to one person or idea. Before you start to shoot, be sure you have done your research so you'll recognize the important moments when they arise.//===


 * ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PICTURES** *

//**d) HUMAN INTEREST**// - Picture of persons during their unguarded moments shows emotions that can readers can relate to.

 * FUNCTIONS OF PICTURES AND ILLUSTRATIONS** *

7) To help the readers know how the person or place the mentioned in the story looklike.

 * GETTING BETTER PICTURES***

j) //**BEAUTY**// - To show beauty like in a beauty pageant or the grace of a cheerdancer.

 * FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF PICTURES** *

3) //The quality of the printing press.//
==="Photo editing starts when a photo is taken "( Moen, 1984,p.83). Therefore a good photojournalist thinks ahead and tries to provide an editors with a variety of images & options. Most photographers, prefer to edit their own work, since they were on the scene. However,it is possible to be misled and think a photo contains more than it really does. Two person editing is the best solution where the photographer and an editor work together.===

==="Modern photojournalism has become a color medium". (Hicks ,1952,p.140 ). Nowadays, the classic black-and-white news photo is seen less frequently as improved technology lowers the price and production time requires to print color."===