Complete Journalism Photography Guide | History, Camera Types & Techniques

Before students can shoot for the paper or yearbook, they need to understand what they're holding and why photography works the way it does. This 75-slide presentation covers the full picture — from the world's first photograph in 1826 to the composition rules, tools, and techniques professionals use today. What's Included:

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75-slide editable PowerPoint presentation Complete photography timeline — from early pioneers through the Civil War era to modern digital cameras Camera evolution — Kodak Brownie to DSLRs, mirrorless, point-and-shoot, and smartphones Camera types explained — DSLR, mirrorless, point-and-shoot, and iPhone with practical comparisons 11 essential rules of good photography with visual examples throughout Composition techniques — rule of thirds, leading lines, filling the frame Camera handling and stability techniques Professional photographer quotes and tips from industry practitioners Historical photographs and technical diagrams How to Use It: Works as an introductory unit for journalism, yearbook, media studies, art, or photography classes. The historical arc gives students context for why cameras work the way they do, and the composition rules translate directly to their first shooting assignments.

Built by a journalism teacher and professional photographer with over 120,000 published photographs. This slideshow is part of the Advanced News Writing Program and the News Writing Semester Bundle, both available at significant savings. Both are also included in the Complete High School Journalism Curriculum Bundle.

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Designed for grades 9-12.

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