Teaching yearbook photography involves more than just pointing and shooting; it’s about nurturing creativity, critical thinking and technical skills. This five-day lesson plan is designed to empower staffs with the knowledge and practice they need to excel in photography for the yearbook as well as competitions like the Walsworth Photo Contest. Lesson One: Know Your Camera In this interactive activity, students explore the …
As spring contests emerge (including the Walsworth Photo Contest, considering your strategy for photography within your staff is key. This training video, hosted by Mike Taylor, CJE, Sabrina Schmitz, CJE and Jim Jordan offers some key photography insights from Mark Murray that can elevate and inspire your team to dig deeper with their photography storytelling. About Mark Murray In the realm of …
We have seen outstanding photos submitted by yearbook photographers across the country over the year and we are excited to see what this year brings. The 2024 photo contest is just around the corner with a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card across each of our 10 categories! The contest begins on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and runs until …
Introducing Staff Snap, Walsworth’s mobile app designed for efficient photo management directly within Yearbook 360. Tailored for yearbook staff and advisers, staff snap streamlines the image upload process, eliminating the need for individual photo approvals and offering unlimited photo uploads. Effortless Batch Uploads With Staff Snap Say goodbye to uploading individual photos one by one. Staff Snap simplifies the process …
Let’s face it – photography can make or break your yearbook. We all know that without photojournalism, yearbook storytelling would lose the spark that pulls your readers into each page. Photos capture the essence of the school year in a way that words alone cannot replicate. Yearbook photography helps us immortalize the moments and the memories that make each year …
Have you ever had an idea, but not known where to start? You’re not alone! That’s why Walsworth developed Coverage Starters – a series that highlights spreads schools have created on specific topics. We’ll explore how schools are covering different topics so you can find inspiration and brainstorm your own unique twist. You’ll be able to view spreads or download …
Graduation happens every year: the seniors walk the stage, pose for a camera with their school board and toss their caps to the wind to celebrate their accomplishments. At the end of the day, your staff wants your graduation spread to be unique to the school year with eye-catching design and coverage. Let’s take a look at some graduation spreads …
We challenged schools to share the moments that captured this school year, and you took the challenge and ran with it for the 2023 Photo Contest. The images were striking, displayed technical mastery and evoked emotion. They captured the spirit of 2023, and we are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Walsworth Photo Contest. It was one of …
Spring sports for yearbook are tricky. The warm weather is approaching, the seniors are beginning their transition to graduation and many of you are starting to feel the sweet approach of summer vacation. Despite the temptation, it’s important that your staff prepare in advance for adequate spring sports coverage. Here are some tips and tricks for making your spring …
March is almost at and end, and we’re excited to wrap up our month-long series with the President’s Collection, part 5! For our final post in this series, we’re featuring The Benjamin Middle School, Drake Middle School, Deerlake Middle School, Harding University, Shawnee Mission South High School, Hill Country Christian School and Providence Senior High School. Yearbook experts Mike Taylor, …