Meghan Percival, Adviser Meghan.Percival@fcps welcome to Photojournalism!

Meghan Percival, [email protected]

welcome to

Photojournalism!

All journalists ask good questions….

WHO takes photojournalism?

WHAT kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

WHEN do I apply for the yearbook staff/ register for PJ1?

WHERE do I bring my application?

WHY should I take photojournalism?

•freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors

Who takes

photojournalism?

,

•writers, photographers & designers

•people who love: computers

wordsmeeting new peoplea good story attending school events learning new things running a businessworking independentlybeing part of a team

People who want to work hard & have fun

(and are ready for a wild adventure)

What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

•REPORT: Find compelling stories

•WRITE: Tell stories in an interesting & accurate way

What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

•PHOTOGRAPH: Capture the stories of the year in pictures

What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

DESIGN: Using InDesign, plan a page that is visually

pleasing

What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

SELL: Market our book and maintain accurate financial records

What kinds of things do we do in photojournalism?

Applications are due to Ms. Percival by February

13.

Register for PHOTOJOURNALISM 1 with

your counselor.

When?

Applications can be turned

in to Ms. Percival in S105

(the yearbook room)

Where?

Opportunities to TravelNew York City Gettysburg, PAAnnaheim, California (Disneyland)

ChicagoNashvilleAtlanta

Photojournalism (yearbook)Why?

The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that outlasts it. William James

Photojournalism (yearbook)Why?

Meghan Percival, [email protected]

McLean High School Yearbook

Member of the National

Scholastic Press

Association’s Hall of Fame

Journalism kids do better in

college

(& admissions officers know that!)

Photojournalism prepares you for careers in:

reporting, design, sales, marketing, public relations,

technology, & so much more! Instead of learning how to run a business, you will actually run

one!

McLean Yearbook

Join our team! Register for Photojournalism 1!