Heather Gallagher
Professional Photojournalist & Photographer
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Write Good Captions in Photojournalism
center Captioning photos is an important part of journalism. Captions must be accurate and informative. In fact, most readers tend to look at the photos, and then the captions, in a story before they decide whether they ...
How to
Make a Pinhole Camera
Did you know that you can make a working camera out of items that you probably already have lying around the house? While they seem complex, cameras are, at the most fundamental level, dark boxes with a small hole for tr...
How to
Attach a Camera to a Tripod
A tripod is a three-legged camera stand that stabilizes your shot. Using the tripod can help you take sharper photographs, even in poor lighting.. 8 April 2020. There are many brands and models of tripod on the market, b...
How to
Build a Darkroom
Even with the advent of modern technology, using an old school camera gives your photographs a unique look. In addition, printing your own photographs can be a rewarding experience and a fun hobby. The most important req...
How to Use a Tripod: Why and How
Knowing the right way to use a tripod can make your photography and videography more professional. It will help you to pay more attention when setting up your composition, and give you the stability needed for crisp, bea...
How to
Develop Film in a Darkroom
Film photography is a great way to capture personal, unique, and long-lasting photographs. The first step in turning the captured exposures on your film camera into physical prints is developing the film. Taking the time...
How to
Make a Photo Essay
Photo essays are an increasingly popular medium for journalists, bloggers, and advertisers alike. Whether you’re trying to show the emotional impact of a current news story or share your hobby with friends and family, ...
How to
Write a Caption
Captions to tables, figures and images give the reader context for what they are seeing. Therefore, it’s important to provide a good caption for each table, figure and image in your text.https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/...
How to
Make a Shoebox Pinhole Camera
Want to watch the next solar eclipse without burning your eyes out? Or demonstrate how an old-timey camera worked to children who think of a camera and phone as one and the same? You can not only do accomplish these with...
How to Create a Successful Artist Portfolio
Make your artwork stand out and look professional with our guideIf you’re trying to get into art school, trying to display your work in a gallery, or just want to show off what you’ve created, making an art portfolio...
How to
Develop Film
