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SELLING those SPOT NEWS PIX
Newspapers , newsphoto syndicates , TV stations are your prime markets for those spectacular shots of fast - breaking " front page " events - fires , explosions , accidents , violence and disasters .
SPOT NEWS events happen every day all over the world . Because spot newsphotos are perish able their life span is usually measured in hours - a constant demand exists among the newspapers television stations , newsphoto syndicates , news magazines and other markets for them .
Since the time , place and nature of a spot news event is not known in advance , the freelance pho tographer has an equal chance with the staff news photographers at getting page one photos . But , it won't do the freelancer any good to make the pictures if he doesn't know how to go about getting his coverage and then marketing his products .
Monitor fire and police radios
How do you know or find out where the news is happening ? Most alert freelancers have police and fire department monitor radios in their studio , darkroom or home ( a mobile police receiver in your car is illegal ) . Some of the newest of these monitor radios scan as many as 10 police and fire department frequencies continually , locking onto whatever signal or message is being transmitted . The convenience of being able to monitor that many frequencies ( both high and low bands ) , within a second or so is highly desirable . Monitor radios range in price from as low as $ 50 to under $ 200 for the scanning types .
NEWSPHOTO of raging blaze was shot by Ray Zatycki who sold it to Olean , N. Y. Times Herald .
By continuous monitoring of the police and fire bands , immediate word is received of emergency situations likely to be subject matter for spot news photos fires , accidents , explosions , violence , dis asters . You can immediately leave for the scene with your cameras ( which should always be preset , loaded and ready for operation ) .
At the scene of a news - in - the - making event , quickly size up the " story " and make what you consider to be the most forceful shot of the subject or action . Select your camera angle so as to keep the composition simple and without distracting elements .
Watch your lighting and if needed , use flash to open up the shadows or for general illumination where the existing light is insufficient . Be sure your pictures are sharply focused with the action " frozen . "
Once you have your main shots made , step away and make any other shots that will make an overall picture story of the event . Shoot long shots , me dium shots and closeups . If the subject matter is an accident , try to show the possible cause or clues such as skid marks or damage to objects prior to the point of impact .
Initial pictures usually are best ones
At the scene of a fire or crash , your initial shots may be the ones that will sell to the papers and TV because they show rescues of people and / or a lot of flame and smoke with firemen and rescue per sonnel moving into action . But , there are other salable pictures that may be made - fire and rescue apparatus in operation ; emergency per sonnel using particular pieces of fire - fighting or rescue equipment ; the placement of apparatus at the scene , etc. Insurance companies , apparatus and equipment manufacturers are markets for these types of pictures .
Because fires can intensify and expand into major conflagrations , don't be in a rush to leave the scene until you are convinced the situation is under control . Big fires most often result in better pictures when the walls start to fall and firemen are overcome by the heat , gases and smoke .
It should be remembered , too , that as a photog rapher you have an obligation to not interfere with the emergency service people working at the scene .
INJURED fireman makes potentially saleable newsphoto . R. Zupan , Portland , Ore . shot this .
TUNNEL accident was shot by R. Ohngemach , Jr. who sold it to Newark , N. J. Star - Ledger .
TORNADO shot could be sold to newspapers , insurance companies . Photo by Larry Domme .
Don't get in their way , don't ask someone to " hold it a second . " If you are given an order to move back move back immediately .
The matter of whether or not you have a press card doesn't usually mean much at the scene of a spot news happening . At the beginning , the per sonnel having to handle the emergency situation and bring it under control or confine it have their hands full and they don't have time to check for press cards or ID's . Later , when additional em ergency people arrive , crowd and spectator control are initiated and you will be told to move back .
At that time , however , you should have most of your pictures and can take advantage of making your long shots and overall views . This is usually the time to look for a possible high vantage point for a different angle on the scene and , it is the time to look for and shoot expressions on the faces of the onlookers .
التصوير الفوتوغرافي الحديث
SELLING those SPOT NEWS PIX
Newspapers , newsphoto syndicates , TV stations are your prime markets for those spectacular shots of fast - breaking " front page " events - fires , explosions , accidents , violence and disasters .
SPOT NEWS events happen every day all over the world . Because spot newsphotos are perish able their life span is usually measured in hours - a constant demand exists among the newspapers television stations , newsphoto syndicates , news magazines and other markets for them .
Since the time , place and nature of a spot news event is not known in advance , the freelance pho tographer has an equal chance with the staff news photographers at getting page one photos . But , it won't do the freelancer any good to make the pictures if he doesn't know how to go about getting his coverage and then marketing his products .
Monitor fire and police radios
How do you know or find out where the news is happening ? Most alert freelancers have police and fire department monitor radios in their studio , darkroom or home ( a mobile police receiver in your car is illegal ) . Some of the newest of these monitor radios scan as many as 10 police and fire department frequencies continually , locking onto whatever signal or message is being transmitted . The convenience of being able to monitor that many frequencies ( both high and low bands ) , within a second or so is highly desirable . Monitor radios range in price from as low as $ 50 to under $ 200 for the scanning types .
NEWSPHOTO of raging blaze was shot by Ray Zatycki who sold it to Olean , N. Y. Times Herald .
By continuous monitoring of the police and fire bands , immediate word is received of emergency situations likely to be subject matter for spot news photos fires , accidents , explosions , violence , dis asters . You can immediately leave for the scene with your cameras ( which should always be preset , loaded and ready for operation ) .
At the scene of a news - in - the - making event , quickly size up the " story " and make what you consider to be the most forceful shot of the subject or action . Select your camera angle so as to keep the composition simple and without distracting elements .
Watch your lighting and if needed , use flash to open up the shadows or for general illumination where the existing light is insufficient . Be sure your pictures are sharply focused with the action " frozen . "
Once you have your main shots made , step away and make any other shots that will make an overall picture story of the event . Shoot long shots , me dium shots and closeups . If the subject matter is an accident , try to show the possible cause or clues such as skid marks or damage to objects prior to the point of impact .
Initial pictures usually are best ones
At the scene of a fire or crash , your initial shots may be the ones that will sell to the papers and TV because they show rescues of people and / or a lot of flame and smoke with firemen and rescue per sonnel moving into action . But , there are other salable pictures that may be made - fire and rescue apparatus in operation ; emergency per sonnel using particular pieces of fire - fighting or rescue equipment ; the placement of apparatus at the scene , etc. Insurance companies , apparatus and equipment manufacturers are markets for these types of pictures .
Because fires can intensify and expand into major conflagrations , don't be in a rush to leave the scene until you are convinced the situation is under control . Big fires most often result in better pictures when the walls start to fall and firemen are overcome by the heat , gases and smoke .
It should be remembered , too , that as a photog rapher you have an obligation to not interfere with the emergency service people working at the scene .
INJURED fireman makes potentially saleable newsphoto . R. Zupan , Portland , Ore . shot this .
TUNNEL accident was shot by R. Ohngemach , Jr. who sold it to Newark , N. J. Star - Ledger .
TORNADO shot could be sold to newspapers , insurance companies . Photo by Larry Domme .
Don't get in their way , don't ask someone to " hold it a second . " If you are given an order to move back move back immediately .
The matter of whether or not you have a press card doesn't usually mean much at the scene of a spot news happening . At the beginning , the per sonnel having to handle the emergency situation and bring it under control or confine it have their hands full and they don't have time to check for press cards or ID's . Later , when additional em ergency people arrive , crowd and spectator control are initiated and you will be told to move back .
At that time , however , you should have most of your pictures and can take advantage of making your long shots and overall views . This is usually the time to look for a possible high vantage point for a different angle on the scene and , it is the time to look for and shoot expressions on the faces of the onlookers .
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