International photographer (Jan-Dec 1935)

June, 1935 The INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Nin Rudolf Hoffmann, famous candid cameraman whose work appe shown in action. Here is your opportunity to see the ma famous cameraman Ivan Dmitri. 1 — "That's the angle I wa satisfied with the results. Left and Right — Kip Ross, well-kn Self portraits by Kip Ross. Right Center — Ivan Dmitri, famo in a New York City studio. Photoflash Leicaphoto by Karl A. of "Coronet", "I, The Tiger", "Two Thieves", and many othe while visiting the International Leica Exhibition during its s is an ardent Leica enthusiast and artist. Leicaphoto by Karl 50 MM lens, wide open, shutter speed: 1 /8th enlarger, will be of great value. Things should be arranged for speedy work, should the demand arise. Accessories such as a flash gun, etc., are of course considered as indispensable units belonging to the camera. Assuming that the beginner is now completely equipped, he next seeks material to photograph. What to photograph! That is a question, in fact the problem where the majority stumble badly, if indeed, they do not trip and fall completely. One of the important personal elements required is the nose for news, the recognition of news or interest-values. This is something with which some are born. Others can acquire it in due course of time. Still others are never able to fully grasp it and make it work for them. A study of the daily newspapers and tabloids will do much to indicate what is interesting to the public and what isn't. The same thing applies to magazines. The alert free-lance must of necessity study his field constantly in order to keep abreast of things. It may be noticed that a picture that is accepted by one editor may be turned down by another. The free-lance must study the requirements of each market, for no two are exactly alike. Even when the exposure is being made, the free-lance should have some idea of the newspaper or magazine to 'which the picture will appeal. There exist market lists which give the names and addresses of the newspapers and magazines in the country. Syndicates, too, are listed. All of these are markets for the free-lance, and it is a surprise to some to realize how much material used in these markets actually originates in the cameras of free-lance photographers. There is a decidedly good market for the freelance who can deliver what is wanted. There is no chance at all for him who cannot produce what the editors want. Perfectly obvious, yet many will not realize this until it is too late, when they have expended their money and wasted time trying. It is important to submit material to the right market, and at the right time. Snow pictures, for example, are a poor bet in the summer. Many things have to be considered, and if anything, this selection of markets is as important as the ability to turn out technically good prints. Only by a constant study of the market can one intelligently submit material which stands a chance of acceptance. Ability along pictorial lines is quite necessary today. Remembering that the present-day public, to say nothing of editors, is no longer satisfied with just pictures, it behooves the free-lance to attend to the pictorial aspects of his photographs. Hot news, of course, does not expect composition, but feature pictures, made with more or less time and planning, must be not only story-telling, but pleasing to the eye as well. In short, it is not quite enough today to make a picture which tells a story. The story must be pleasingly told in the bargain. The rank and file of staff newspaper photographers are average photographers. Their knowledge of composition is practically ars in many of the finest publications in the United States, n behind the camera. These photographs made by the equally nt " 2— "Hold it! " 3— "Ah— perfect". 4— Well own candid cameraman does some monkey-shines in a mirror, us candid cameraman broadcasting during a "Camera Program" Barleben, )r. Right Center — Manuel Komroff, famous author r books and magazine stories, poses for the candid camera tay in the RCA Building, New York City in April. Komroff A. Barleben, )r. (Ordinary ceiling lighting only. Summar f:2, second, camera hand-held, DuPont Superior film.) nil. Their technique, photographically, is just enough to permit them to "get by." The new era in press work will see drastic changes. The modern cameraman is expected to be up on composition and technique, for upon these two . requirements rests the entire structure of press photography of the (Turn to Page 22) ^eraSupp^ CAMERA Cr PROP RENTALS Camera Supply Co. 1515 Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, Calif. Ruddy Ceraus, Manager CLadstone 2404 Nite Phone CLadstone 6583 Cable Address — "CAMERAS" Please mention The International Photographer when corresponding with advertisers.