Photojournalism Basics

Come learn to report with a camera with freelance photographer Tom Baker. In this two-hour class, you will learn the basics of photojournalism including caption writing, ethics, identifying the best storytelling image, equipment, and that photojournalism is more than the ability to take a good photo.

Tom Baker has worked at three newspapers and has been freelancing since 2006. He will bring his experience of photojournalism to students and will help them understand the basics and importance of community journalism. By sharing a few stories about working in the field, he will inform students of the difficulties and successes of being a photojournalist. He will also share his insight on networking and what steps are necessary to be successful.

Tuition for this class is $10; scholarships are available upon request. Space is limited! Register now via The DataBank.