Journalism Terms

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Rule of Thirds

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A guideline for photo composition.

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Candid

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A photo taken without posing the subject.

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Cropping

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Removing part of an image to improve composition.

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Resolution

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The clarity/detail of an image, usually measured in DPI (dots per inch).

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Focus

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The sharpness or clarity of a photo.

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Depth of Field

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How much of the image is in focus from front to back.

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Caption

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Text that explains a photo (who, what, when, where, why).

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Copy

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The written content on a spread.

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Feature Story

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A longer, narrative article about a person or event.

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Quote

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A direct statement from someone, used in stories or captions.