Written by noted AP photographer and
photo editor Brian Horton, this is an insider’s manual to one of the
most glamorous and exciting media professions. Emphasizing the creative
process behind the photojournalist’s art, Brian Horton draws upon his
three decades of experience, as well as the experiences of other
award-winning photojournalists, to instruct readers in the secrets of
snapping memorable news photos every time. With the help of more than
100 photographs from the AP archives, he analyzes what constitutes
successful news photos of every type, including portraits, tableaux,
sports shots, battlefield scenes, and more, as well as offering tips on
how to develop a style of your own.
Brian
Horton is Senior Photo Editor for the Associated Press. He is also AP’s
LaserPhoto network director. An AP veteran of 30 years’ experience, he
has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Triple Crown, the
Winter and Summer Olympics, World Cup soccer, the Indianapolis 500, the
NBA Finals, and other major sports events. He also has covered news
events ranging from the Gulf War to coal mine disasters, presidential
campaigns and political conventions.
An expert’s guide to the art and craft of making great news photos, every time
"Reporting with a camera. Capturing the instant for others. The ‘decisive moment.’ Photojournalism." —Brian Horton
Noted AP photographer and photo editor, Brian Horton takesyou
beyond the basics of lenses and exposure times to offer a rare,
insider’s perspective on the art and craft of photojournalism. While he
does provide useful instruction on technical considerations such as
picking the right angle and lighting a situation, his main concern is
with the less tangible, wholly indispensable elements of content,
style, and the creative process.
Using more than 100 photographs from the AP archives to illustrate
his points, Horton analyzes what constitutes great news photos of every
type, including portraits, tableaus, sports shots, battlefield scenes,
and more. He offers unique insights into composition and style, along
with invaluable advice on how to develop a style of your own. And, in a
chapter new to this edition, he explores the pros and cons of digital
photography and the latest developments in digital development and
processing.
In writing The Associated Press Guide to Photojournalism, Brian
Horton conducted extensive interviews with other award-winning
photojournalists, whose voices echo throughout the book, sharing
unforgettable war stories and hard-won insights into what it takes to
seek and find memorable news photographs.
Brian Horton is Senior Photo Editor for the Associated Press. He is
also AP’s LaserPhoto network director. An AP veteran of 30 years’
experience, he has covered the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Triple
Crown, the Winter and Summer Olympics, World Cup soccer, the
Indianapolis 500, the NBA Finals, and other major sports events. He
also has covered news events ranging from the Gulf War to coal mine
disasters, presidential campaigns and political conventions.
Softcover, 224 pagesISBN: 9780071363877
