Communications High Schools’ Visual Mass Media class took to the sidelines of the Monmouth University Hawks’ football team to take photos of practicing players from Tuesday, Oct. 31 to Thursday, Nov. 2.
Students had to take photos for a photo essay assignment that allowed them to fine-tune their camera skills, like shutter speed and aperture. Junior and Arts editor Nolan O’Keefe of Monmouth Beach was one of the students on the field and highlighted the value of field trips like these.
“It was really cool getting hands-on experience outside of the classroom,” O’Keefe said. “It was a lot harder than I thought it would be to get a good picture.”
Throughout the trip, students took photos showcasing Monmouth players practicing offense v. defensive scrimmages. Journalism teacher Wayne Woolley encouraged students to capture close-up moments and take creative liberties with their photos.
Experiences like these allow students to practice their craft and get a taste of what a career in photojournalism is all about. Junior and co-News editor Stella Feinstein highlighted how the trip taught her about taking photos.
“The trip taught me that I should trust my camera knowledge a bit more and that it’s not the end of the world if not every picture is ‘perfect,’” Feinstein said.
