1641 - Trouble Shooter: Crisis Photography

Course Description

The best photojournalists run toward traumatic events that the general public races away from, their reward often being a single mesmerizing image that speaks to just how fragile and fleeting life can be. This lecture gives you a glimpse into the pursuit of these pictures, and the instincts one develops while following the path of crises. Crises can be fires, collisions, crimes or attacks, with differences in scale the photographer must quickly adjust to. Your presenter, a veteran newsman who has shot them all, shares his experiences in a comprehensive slideshow. Technical topics like exposure control, lighting options and camera gear recommendations are discussed, as well as the proper approach to take with emergency services personnel -- all important considerations if you find yourself running into crisis, camera in hand.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Electives
• Graphic Design : Electives
• Interactive Design : Electives
• Jewelry Making + Design : Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Electives
• Painting Studies : Electives
• Photography : Electives
• Product Development + Manufacturing : Electives