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Don’t get all emotional, the Great Shot Photo Contest is finally back. Actually, do get all emotional. It’s one of our categories!

We loved offering two categories in the fall so we’re doing it

Picture book. Memory book. Record book. Historical book. While we often focus on the photo and memory functions of the yearbook, it’s important to remember it is the only permanent record of the

The game-winning shot at the buzzer. The player crossing home plate for the go ahead run. The dash for the finish line to make the podium. Being in the right place at the right time can make or

“A place for everything, everything in its place.” This old adage is fitting when it comes to camera closets. To provide stress relief, have a system for organizing and checking out equipment.

We are pleased to announce the winners of this fall’s Great Shot Photo Contest. For the first time, entries were accepted in two categories: sports and school spirit. With more than 1,500 photos

With the click of a button, thousands of images are instantly available on the Internet. But is it legal or ethical to use them?

Copyright protects photos, stories andillustrations—including ones

From the triumph of the last-second win to the screaming frenzy of fans, the Friday Night Lights are the perfect backdrop to capture moments for our semi-annual Great Shot Photo Contest.

The game-winning touchdown. The kill that sends the team into a screaming frenzy. The forehand smash that makes it game, set, match. Being in the right place at the right time can make or break your

Balfour’s Great Shot Photo Contest has begun! And this time the assignment is Emotion.

No matter where you are in the production process, photo skills need to continue to be improved and reinforced.

Here’s the assignment: photograph in total darkness, stop action and don’t use a flash. By the way, you may only have one chance to get the photos. Welcome to the world of high school stage

What separates a snapshot from a really great image? The story it captures. It’s without question: The more emotion a photo conveys, the bigger the story it has to tell. Whether it’s enthusiasm or

Group photo day doesn’t need to resemble a mosh pit at a Metallica concert. To avoid constant chaos and faculty complaints, have a plan. Read our seven solutions here: