Future Photojournalists Learn from the Experts
By Elizabeth Cheney, UF College of Journalism and Communications

Students gathered at the Star-Banner Newspaper Mar. 22 to learn how to take pictures worth 1,000 words and found the presentations so interesting they wished they had more than a day to learn from the photojournalism experts present.

"I really enjoyed this workshop and think it has taught me a lot of information that I will be able to share with fellow journalism students," said Antonia Robinson, a high school senior in attendance. "It was not long enough, though. How about a weeklong camp?"

Young photojournalists were given the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the presenters and to ask questions about the photojournalism profession.

"Photojournalism is really a career I'm considering, so this was a big help to me," said Karishma Patel, a student participant.

The organizers of the workshop hoped to bring a diverse group of students together to learn more about effective photojournalism and journalism careers.

Billie Monroe, Role Models Foundation board chair and president, said, "I think the event accomplished everything we set out to do, and we hope to even improve upon this in the future."

About 20 middle and high school students from Alachua, Duval, Marion and Putnam Counties heard presentations from John Freeman, associate professor for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications; John Kaplan, associate professor for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications; and Alan Youngblood, chief photographer of the Star-Banner Newspaper. The students also enjoyed a tour of the Star-Banner Newspaper offices, hands-on experience with camera techniques, photo-judging contest and free continental breakfast and lunch.

The event was co-sponsored by the Knight Division of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, Role Models Foundation, Alachua/Bradford College~Careers Tech Prep program, Star-Banner Newspaper and the St. Petersburg Times.

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