Photography is a key aspect of journalism which is why Beyond The Basics, the beginner photojournalism class at MIPA camp, is a core class to the program. Beyond the Basics is instructed by Ike Lea, who taught photography and digital imaging at Lansing Community College and spends each summer teaching MIPA students the basics of photojournalism. The third evening of camp, … [Read more...] about A Leap Into Photography: MIPA’s Beyond The Basics Class
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Shoot Like a Pro students visit the Ingham County Fair
Students in Ike Lea and Michael Caterina's Shoot Like a Pro class headed out to the Ingham County Fair on Friday night to sharpen the photography skills they have been working on these last few days. Students were tasked with taking 20 candid photos during the allotted three hours. Photographers captured everything from cute babies to ponies, making it an evening to remember. … [Read more...] about Shoot Like a Pro students visit the Ingham County Fair
Students becoming better photographers in Shoot Like A Pro
By the time students leave MIPA’s Shoot Like A Pro Class, they will be able to capture top-notch images in all settings including classrooms, gyms and sporting events, according to five-time instructor Michael Caterina. “We focus on shooting techniques. We talk a lot about shooting techniques and a lot about working as a photojournalist,” Caterina said. He said this class … [Read more...] about Students becoming better photographers in Shoot Like A Pro
Shoot Like a Pro instructor teaches students to act like pros
Michael Caterina, the instructor of the photography course Shoot Like a Pro, said he is more than excited to be here at MIPA camp this year. Traveling from Princeton, IN on his first vacation all summer, Caterina said he has been pumped to teach and open young photographers' eyes to the fine art of photography. The students will learn advanced photography techniques and … [Read more...] about Shoot Like a Pro instructor teaches students to act like pros
Photojournalists photograph journalists at MSU MIPA camp
On Aug. 2 at the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops, the photojournalism class was hard at work. On this day they took the time to travel around the campus hunting down other MIPA journalism classes to shoot the group photos. Paula Turner, the teacher of the photojournalism class as well as a professional photographer, said, "(The students) are putting all their new … [Read more...] about Photojournalists photograph journalists at MSU MIPA camp