Designed to aid student publications photographers in taking effective photographs, this publication provides discussions relating to the following areas: a publications photographer's self-image, the camera, camera handling, using the adjustable camera, the light meter, depth of field, shutter speeds and action pictures, lenses for publications photography, film developing, pushing the film rating, printing, electronic flash, composition, group shots, informal portraits, special effects, telling the story through pictures, cropping pictures, and the school darkroom. A glossary of photographic terms and a bibliography of publications of interest to journalism teachers and advisers are included. Numerous photographs are provided throughout the book as illustrations of the concepts discussed. (GW)