The title of this article comes from a photographic book I purchased some years ago. It’s about Newspaper photography within Australia, highlighting the 22 photographers who shot for ‘The Age’ Newspaper in Victoria. The book was published in 1993.
It is compiled by Kathleen Whelan, Photographer, who has a Masters Degree in Education and whose images are in collections in Australia, the USA and Peru.
Before it moves onto the photographers it discusses the role of the newspaper, legal and ethical constraints, processing, 
presentation, the press photographer’s role and characteristics of good newspaper photographs to name but a few of the areas covered.
Moving onto the photographers, the author delves into the minds of the photographers, gaining insights as to ther individual views as to ‘what they look for’ and ‘how their minds work’ when searching for and conveying an idea. Example images from each of the photographers are included.
Towards the rear of the book there are several case studies that cover the image, statement, camera use, design and print quality of selected photographs.
Finally, there are 26 ‘projects’ for the aspiring Photography, Art, Studio Art or Media Studies students to do.
All in all a fascinating book that I am grateful that I have on my bookshelf. I find it an inspiring read, packed with images that inspire, intrigue and amuse.
Written by David Johnson
7 September 2015
Communicating Creatively 