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When it comes to news photography, regardless of your skill level or camera quality, there are five shots that anyone can take to elevate their status from news photographer zero to news photographer hero. These shots, collectively known as the five-shot rule, include:

• Face Close-Up Shot
• Hands Close-Up Shot
• Wide Shot
• Over-the-Shoulder Shot
• A shot from an interesting perspective.

Below, in order, are my examples of the five-shot rule.

Erin Wedemeyer, 21, a senior nursing major at Towson University, takes a break from her studies to read over the October issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Wedemeyer anxiously awaits turning the page as she continues to read the magazine.

Wedemeyer relishes in the quiet escape of her bedroom as she flips through the October Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Cosmopolitan Magazine teaches Wedemeyer the art of a "bitch out."

Although not greater in width than her own hand, Wedemeyer takes her time as she reads Cosmopolitan cover to cover.

Grounds for Sculpture

Video by Samantha Sherer

Autumn at Towson University

Towson University students reflect
on the fall season. Take a look >>

Wonderland Found

Grounds for Sculpture is a 35-acre sculpture and botanical garden located in Hamilton, N.J. The park, which is open all year long, was founded in 1992 by Seward Johnson, an artist known for his trompe l’oeil bronze sculptures, an art technique involving realistic imagery to create a three-dimensional optical illusion. This type of sculptures, as well as a variety of others, can be found at Grounds for Sculpture. Read More>>

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about how to get involved? The FAQ’s page has all of the information you will need to answer even your toughest questions. Read More >>

Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer.

With Towson University winding down for the school year, many students are looking back at their time spent with mixed emotion, putting behind them the poor decisions they made, while remaining hopeful about what the future has in store. Read More >>

Be a Rock Star at Burdick Hall Gymnasium

With just the swipe of their OneCard, Towson University students can get physically fit and have fun at the same time at Burdick Hall Gymnasium’s Peregrine’s Nest Climbing Wall. Take a look >>

Cheap Thrills: Finding the Fun on a College Student’s Budget

Towson University students are always looking for ways to fill up their time between class and homework. Not wanting to be bored or do the same old thing all the time, the students are consistently on the lookout for cheap thrills: fun and unique ways to pass the time without spending a fortune. Its a tough job but someone has to do it. Read More >>

Introducing Mr. Involved

Kyle Cormier, a sophomore at Towson University, works hard to balance all of his commitments while still maintaining a social life. However, he says he has no regrets about being as involved as he is, and wouldn’t want it any other way. Read More>>