Photo Journalism: The Professional's Approach

by Kenneth Kobre

A comprehensive overview of the equipment, techniques, and approaches that have made successful photojournalists excel at their profession. This is the second edition of a book based on years of experience of both the author, Ken Kobre, and many contemporary leading photojournalists who were interviewed by the author. It provides a path for beginning and advanced photojournalists to follow toward taking and using successful photographs for features, spot news events, sports, and photo essays.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Journalism, Reference

352 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was our required textbook for Photojournalism class, I found it an invaluable addition with tons of useful information. The way our class is structured we just didn't have time to discuss everything in detail, so the book answered and elaborated quite a bit on top of in-class discussion. The images are fascinating as well and I will definitely be re-reading it in parts or whole quite often.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has really helped me take my photojournalism to the next level. It is an amazing resource and I recommend it to any level of photographer interested in photojournalism. I plan on passing on my 5th edition to an up and coming photojournalist when I meet one who needs it.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is wonderful.
At times, I feel like it's more helpful than what my professor is telling me.
I love the example photography within the pages and the short excerpts about them.
If any teacher/professor is reading this, I would recommend this book for your classes.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this book for my class and it is very interesting. A ton of great pictures and good information on getting to know Photoshop.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still enjoy rereading the pictures and captions. :)

[Annie Greem]

ما باید کسانی را که با ما چنین کرده اند ببخشیم، اگر یاد نگیریم که ببخشیم، جنگ تا نسل های بعد ادامه خواهد یافت

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was required reading as a photojournalism student in the early 80s. The version we studied was 1980/81. Powerful and inspirational images. A step-by-step guide of the gear and the mindset. A complete darkroom guide (hey, it was 1981!!!).

Jump forward and this was my textbook of choice when I was asked to teach a college photojournalism course! The gear has changed but the underlying basis of photojournalism has not. And nobody does it better than Kobre.

[Afrwork]

good for students

[A.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid all-round text on photojournalism, with good sections on the photo story/photo essay and an excellent discussion of ethics. Some complain that it's insufficiently in-depth and not up-to-the-minute, or that it has scant coverage of specialties like sports photography, but these are the inevitable limitations of any general textbook. If there's any better overall photojournalism text, I haven't seen it.

Mine is the pre-digital 3rd edition, so not up to date.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this amazing book a few months before the newest edition came out. I ready more than half of it and then my 6th edition came in the mail. Both books are wonderful and super-helpful for any level of photojournalist.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Photo Journalism: The Professional's Approach by Kenneth Kobre (1990)

[Sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

a reler a nova edição

[Joanne G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chock full of interesting photos.

[Mahmoud Shahin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong professional book .. Well organized

[Teri Temme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book - easy to read and very interesting!

[Ahmed Belal]

The basic photojournalism for teaching, can't change to anther one, Kenneth keeps give study cases to translate the dry theory into a practical one. Thanks, Kenneth kobre