Discover the Full Structure of Our “Introduction to Modern Photojournalism” Course

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Our Introduction to Modern Photojournalism course is now available in the Camerapixo Press Online Academy. Designed for aspiring and early-career visual storytellers, it offers a complete learning path from your very first assignment to building a professional portfolio. The course is divided into six comprehensive modules, each packed with audio lessons, downloadable books, checklists, printable tools, quizzes, and real-world examples. The first module is free for anyone who creates a trial 30-day account. The first three modules are complimentary for Press ID Card holders, so you can experience the full value of our teaching before committing. To complete the rest of the modules — including the final exam and receive your official course certificate — you can unlock full access with our Academy Pass membership.

 

MODULE 1

Audio Lesson

Module 1 Book A – Course Materials

• Course Module Summary – Introduction
  Overview of the purpose and scope of the module
• Course Module Summary – Key Takeaways
  Main principles and mindset of the module
• Key Concepts Recap
  Core terms and guiding principles overview
• Mentored Field Scenario 1
  – The Quiet Street
• Mentored Field Scenario 2
  – A Public Reaction
• Mentored Field Scenario 3
  – Help or Harm?
• Actionable Field Tips
  Practical, field-tested advice for assignments
• Notes & Personal Reflections
  Space for reflections and learning

Module 1 Book B – Personal Journal

• Personal Journal – Introduction
  Purpose of the journal and how to use it
• What You Learned in the Audio Lesson
  Recap of key lessons from Module 1
• Your Reflection Space
  Free area for notes, sketches, ideas
• Suggested Reflections
  Prompts for growth and self-awareness
• Essential Toolkit
  Guidelines to personalize your process
• MOTIVATION
  Your purpose and passion for stories
• INSPIRATION
  Role models and truth in photography
• LOOKING AHEAD
  Challenges, successes, and future goals
• Notes
  Blank space for personal notes

Module 1 Book C – Field Tools

• Field Tools – Introduction
  Purpose of tools and how to use them
• Field Resources – Overview
  Equip Your Eye, Prepare Your Mind
• Quick Tips – On-the-Ground Photo Ethics
  Ethical reminders for work in the field
• Pocket Reference Cards (8) – Overview
  Small guides to carry into the field
• Field Notes – Overview
  Capture What the Camera Can’t
• Field Notes
  Quick in-field notes – printable template
• Before You Step Out
  Things to check before you go
• Quick Prep Checklist: Before Heading Out
  Printable template
• Quick Prep Checklist: Smartphone + Field Gear
  Printable template
• Quick Prep Checklist: DSLR + Field Gear
  Printable template
• Story Checklist
  What to Evaluate Before You Publish
• Final Review Before You Publish
  Printable emplate
• Notes
  Free space for thoughts and ideas

 

MODULE 2

 

Audio Lesson

Module 2 Book A – Course Materials

• Course Materials – Introduction
  Focus of Module 2: ethics & responsibility
• Course Materials – Overview
  What’s inside: summary of components
• Course Module Summary
  Key takeaways from Module 2
• Key Concepts Recap
  Core ethical principles and duties
• Mentored Field Scenario 1
  – The Flooded Neighborhood
• Mentored Field Scenario 2
  – The Accident Scene
• Mentored Field Scenario 3
  – The Grieving Family
• Actionable Field Tips – Overview
  Ethics-driven guidance for the field
• Actionable Field Tips – Focus Areas
  Consent, distance, context, truthful editing
• Notes & Personal Reflections
  Blank space for personal notes

Module 2 Book B – Personal Journal

• Personal Journal – Introduction
  Purpose of the journal and how to use it
• What You Learned in the Audio Lesson
  Recap of key lessons from Module 2
• Your Reflection Space
  Free area for notes, sketches, ideas
• Suggested Reflections / How to Use This Journal
  Guidelines and prompts for reflection
• MOTIVATION
  Your purpose and values in this module
• INSPIRATION
  Role models, truths, and influences
• LOOKING AHEAD
  Challenges, goals, next steps
• Notes
  Blank space for personal notes

Module 2 Book C – Field Tools

• Introduction
  Purpose and use of the Field Tools in Module 2
• Field Safety Quick Tips
  Concise reminders for safe reporting
• Quick Tips
  On-the-Ground Photo Ethics
• Pocket Reference Cards
  8 Cards with Essential Safety Reminders
• Ethical Field Notes
  Capture What the Camera Can’t
• Field Notes
  Printable Template
• Ethical Self-Check Before You Start
  Questions to Reflect On
• Ethical Self-Check
  Personal Notes
• Post-Assignment Reflection
  Questions to Reflect On
• Post-Assignment Reflection
  Personal Notes – Printable Template
• Final Ethical Review Before Publishing
  Questions to Consider
• Final Ethical Review – Reflection Sheet
  Printable Template
• Notes
  Blank space for personal notes

 

MODULE 3

 

Audio Lesson

Module 3 Book A – Course Materials

• Your Guide to Visual Storytelling
  Overview of Book A and how to use it
• Course Materials
  Outline of sections and how to use them
• Course Module Summary
  Key themes and ideas from the module
• Key Concepts Recap
  Core principles of narrative photography
• Mentored Field Scenario 1
  – Arriving at the Refugee Center
• Mentored Field Scenario 2
  – Inside the Hospital Waiting Room
• Mentored Field Scenario 3
  – A Small Business Under Pressure
• Actionable Field Tips – Turning Observation into Narrative
  Techniques to build clear, emotional sequences
• Actionable Field Tips – Practical Techniques
  Eight tips to strengthen storytelling
• Notes & Personal Reflections
  Space for reflection on your storytelling voice

Module 3 Book B – Personal Journal

• Your Storytelling Workshop
  Introduction
• What You Learned in the Audio Lesson
  Summary of key audio lesson takeaways
• Your Reflection Space
  Dedicated area for personal thoughts
• Suggested Reflections
  How to use this journal
• MOTIVATION
  Prompts to boost your drive and focus
• INSPIRATION
  Ideas to spark new creative directions
• LOOKING AHEAD
  Planning your next storytelling steps
• Notes
  Space for additional notes and ideas

Module 3 Book C – Field Tools

• Tools for Building Visual Stories
  Introduction
• Field Resources Overview
  Equip Your Eye, Prepare Your Mind
• Quick Tips
  On-the-Ground Photo Ethics
• 8 Pocket Reference Cards
  Overview of quick tips included in the set
• Field Notes
  Tracking the Story’s Arc
• Field Notes
  Printable Template
• Story Angles & Perspectives
  Perspective Exploration Worksheet
• Notes on Your Choices
  Reflect on why you selected each angle
• Visual Story Reflection
  Self-Review Prompts
• Future Storytelling Goals
  Set intentions for your next assignments
• Notes
  Space for personal notes and ideas

 

MODULE 4

 

Audio Lesson

Module 4 Book A – Course Materials

• Turning Preparation Into Practice
  Introduction
• Key Ideas You’ll Carry Into the Field
  Key Takeaways
• Common Pitfalls to Avoid
  Where Assignments Go Wrong
• Mentored Field Scenarios
  Introduction
• Mentored Field Scenario 1
  – The Humanitarian Corridor Evacuation
• Mentored Field Scenario 2
  – The Pop-Up Community Center
• Mentored Field Scenario 3
  – The School Bus Protest
• Tactics for the Real World
  Your Quick-Reference Tactics
• Tactics 1 – Start Wide, Then Move Closer
  Tactics 2 – Stay Light and Mobile
• Tactics 3 – Check the Edges
  Tactics 4 – Use Natural Pauses
• Tactics 5 – Keep a Running Mental Checklist
  Tactics 6 – Balance Emotion and Respect
• Tactics 7 – Keep Editors in the Loop
  Tactics 8 – Have an Exit Plan
• The Credo of a Photojournalist
  The beliefs and commitments that guide me every time I pick up my camera
• The Hidden Details That Matter
  Examples to Look For
• Keeping Calm When Everything Moves Fast
  Quick Actions to Maintain Composure
• When Authorities Intervene
  Practical Reminders Under Pressure
• Building Trust with Sources
  Practical Ways to Build Trust
• Notes & Personal Reflections
  Beyond the Frame — Your Notes

Module 4 Book B – Personal Journal

• Assignments & Fieldwork
  Introduction
• What You Learned in the Audio Lesson
  From preparation to the emotional weight of fieldwork
• Essential Lessons to Guide Your Fieldwork
  Personal Notes
• Putting Your Lessons into Action
  Real-World Examples
• Field Moments That Teach
  Questions to Deepen Your Practice
• Why Your Own Reflections Matter
  Your Personal Notes & Commitments
• MOTIVATION
  Prompts to help you stay driven and focused in challenging assignments
• INSPIRATION
  Ideas to spark creativity and see your fieldwork from fresh perspectives
• LOOKING AHEAD
  Set goals and intentions for your next photojournalistic projects
• Personal Commitments Before Every Assignment
  Checklist: Personal Commitments
• Notes
  Space for jotting down ideas, observations, and reminders

Module 4 Book C – Field Tools

• Practical Resources You Can Take Into the Field
  Introduction
• Visual Story Audit
  Key Elements to Evaluate
• Visual Story Audit Checklist: After
  The checklist to analyze your images step by step
• 8 Pocket Reference Cards
  Small reminders you can print and carry into the field
• Story Log: Behind the Frame
  What to Capture in Your Story Log
• Story Log
  Reflection Worksheet
• Decision Timeline: Mapping Your Field Choices
  How to Use This Timeline
• Field Decision Timeline: Self-Assessment
  Printable Template
• When Every Minute Counts
  Rapid Filing Worksheet
• Rapid Filing Worksheet: After the Assignment
  Printable Template
• Notes
  Space for jotting down ideas, observations, and reminders

 

MODULE 5

 

Audio Lesson

Module 5 Book A – Course Materials

• Your Career Starts with a Story
  Introduction
• What Makes a Portfolio Stand Out?
  Your portfolio speaks before you do
• Common Portfolio Mistakes
  What to Avoid
• Evaluate & Improve Your Portfolio
  Refine with Purpose, Reflect with Clarity
• Mentored Field Scenarios
  Real-world examples to inspire your first professional step
• Scenario 1
  – The Community Feature Story
• Scenario 2
  – Pitching a Story to a Regional Editor
• Scenario 3
  – Covering an Assignment for a Paying Client
• Bonus Scenarios
  Expanding Your Perspective
• Scenario 1B
  – The NGO Annual Report Project
• Scenario 2B
  – The Small Business Profile for a Magazine
• Scenario 3B
  – The Classic Car Exhibition Coverage
• Actionable Field Tips
  Key Focus Areas in the Field
• Notes & Personal Reflections
  Where Your Insights Become Growth

Module 5 Book B – Personal Journal

• Your Voice, Your Vision, Your Path
  Introduction
• Your Personal Mission
  Define what truly motivates you to tell visual stories (8 questions)
• Bringing It All Together
  Reflecting on your purpose and direction with the final prompt
• Mapping Your Career Values
  Your Core Values at Work
• 8 Core Values at Work
  Personal Answer Sheet
• Your Press Future
  Imagine the professional you want to become — and give it a name today
• A Letter to Your Future Self
  A quiet reminder, you’ll be glad to return to
• One-Page Manifesto
  Your principles. Your why. Your quiet strength
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Skills & Qualities Inventory
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Reflections from Your Inventory
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Weekly Growth Tracker
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Daily Insight Tracker
• BONUS MATERIAL
  What Truly Drives Me?
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Who Do I Want to Speak For?
• Notes
  Space for personal notes and ideas

Module 5 Book C – Field Tools

• From Selections to Connections
  Introduction
• Are You Ready to Reach Out?
  Before you email anyone — pause and reflect
• Are You Ready to Reach Out?
  Pre-Assignment Checklist
• 8 Pocket Reference Cards
  Printable Cards
• Don’t Just Share a Story — Share the Right One
  Reflect before you pitch — make every story count
• Story Evaluation Grid
  Printable Template
• Strategic Contact & Follow-Up Planner
  Build a system, not just a moment — every message is part of your career
• Contact Tracker & Follow-Up Planner
  Printable Template
• Post-Submission Review
  Quick Reflection Checklist
• When to Follow Up — and When to Let Go
  Guiding Principles
• Notes
  Space for personal notes and ideas

 

MODULE 6

 

Audio Lesson

Module 6 Book A – Course Materials

• Protecting Yourself and Your Work in Any Environment
  Introduction
• Key Principles of Safety and Resilience in Photojournalism
  Preparedness and Mental Resilience
• Techniques and Strategies for Safe Field Work
  Eight Practical Methods to Help You Work
• Mentored Field Scenarios
  Explore These Real-World Scenarios
• Scenario 1
  – The Shifting Mood at a Peaceful Protest
• Scenario 2
  – Flooded Town Aftermath
• Scenario 3
  – Candlelight Vigil After a Tragedy
• Bonus Scenarios
  Strengthening Your Field Safety Instincts
• Scenario 1B
  – Night Reporting in a Tense Neighborhood
• Scenario 2B
  – Covering a Wildfire From a Safe Distance
• Scenario 3B
  – Reporting During a Public Health Crisis
• On-the-ground Safety Habits
  Everyday Practices for Safety in the Field
• Field Safety & Mental Resilience Checklist
  Ready to Work with Confidence?
• The Field Awareness Decision Loop
  The 4-step Loop
• Quick Reset & Focus Exercises for Photojournalists
  The Five Quick Resets
• Notes
  Space for Personal Notes and Ideas

Module 6 Book B – Personal Journal

• In the Field, in Balance
  Introduction
• Building Safety and Resilience
  Reflection Questions
• Mental Resilience Prompts
  Exercises and Reflections to Strengthen Your Inner Stability in the Field
• My Safety Manifesto
  Personal Commitment to Protecting Yourself in the Field
• Field Safety Action Plan
  An Action Plan Turns Your Safety Intentions Into Concrete Steps
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Safety & Resilience Skills Inventory
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Turning Skills into Action
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Weekly Safety & Mindset Tracker
• BONUS MATERIAL
  Mental Reset Journal – Daily Prompts
• BONUS MATERIAL
  My Safety Mindset
• BONUS MATERIAL
  My Resilience Drivers
• Closing Reflection
  Carrying Safety and Resilience Into Every Assignment
• Notes
  Space for Personal Notes and Ideas

Module 6 Book C – Field Tools

• Safety & Resilience Field Pack
  Introduction
• Pre‑Field Safety Checklist
  A Structured Preparation Guide for Safer, More Confident Assignments
• Pre‑Field Safety Checklist
  Printable Template
• 8 Pocket Reference Cards
  Overview of Quick Tips Included in the Set
• Risk Assessment Sheet
  Identify, Evaluate, and Prepare for Potential Risks in the Field
• Risk Assessment Sheet – Field Use
  Printable Template
• Mental Well‑Being Tracker
  Monitor your Mental State to Stay Balanced and Focused
• Mental Well‑Being Tracker – Daily Log
  Printable Template
• Emergency Contact Pocket Cards
  Carry Essential Details That Can Speak for You When You Can’t
• Pocket Emergency Cards
  Printable Template
• Notes
  Space for Personal Notes and Ideas

 

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