Metadata, Captioning, & News Reporting
Led by Simon Valmery, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
An image is only as strong as its context. In the world of global wire agencies, metadata is the invisible backbone of truth.
Join AFP journalist Simon Valmery for a specialized session on the pillars of modern photojournalism. Participants explore rigorous editorial standards, learning to write accurate, present-tense captions while mastering IPTC metadata—essential for image rights and global distribution.
Metadata Workshop with Simon Valmery
Key Workshop Takeaways
The 'ABCD' Strategy
Mastering narrative flow: Lead with an Action phrase (A), followed by Basic details (B), Context (C), and a Direct quote (D).
Technical Workflow
Efficiency in the field: using professional tools like Photo Mechanic to embed essential metadata instantly before wire transmission.
Ethical Rigor
Preserving truth: ensuring location, time, and authorship are verified to prevent the spread of visual misinformation.
Visual Archive
Samson during the workshop
Captions and metadata training by Simon
Jimmy during the workshop
Simon Valmery, Agence France-Presse Journalist
Workshop Archives
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