deas about how I can work photography into more of my newspaper. We put so much time and effort into creating the right words in a
newspaper, but unless someone picks up the paper, they'll never read those words. Pictures are what motivates someone to pick up that paper in the first place. Oza's presentation reminded me how important that concept is.
For next year we are totally reworking North's newspaper. Instead of having so much text on the front page, I'd like to do a front page that's more like a magazine cover and feature beautiful photography. That change was inspired both by Nick's presentation and seeing other schools' papers.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Traci Peugh
North Medford High School
Medford, Ore.
I totally agree that a picture draws a reader in and the words will keep the reader's attention. If you don't have a good picture to tell the story, it's very difficult for a writer to fill in all the gaps.
ReplyDeleteBrian Heyman
Pattonville High School
St. Louis, Mo.
Absolutely, students need a photo to draw them into a story. When I observe my homeroom class looking over our paper, It is usually a photo that gets them talking. It would make my day if it were a headline that caught their attention. However, I understand the impact of a good photo.
ReplyDeleteI have found that professional photographers are generally receptive to the idea of speaking to high school students.
Thomas Curran
Grace King High School
Metairie, La