Photography Tips : How to Become a Photojournalist

[MrBaconpride]

I am starting my bachelor studies in journalism in February. The course seems very international and practical. Still I have no experience with a camera, and this course is all about writing journalism, it seems. Do you think a bachelor in journalism (not photojournalism) will provide a good foundation for a photojournalist? Is it a good idea to combine this degree with a photography or photojournalism course after my bachelor in journalism?

[nylotus]

I guess my question would be how do I get started?? WHO do I contact or where do I look to see who's hiring?

[hersh23]

Great tips! I'm an aspiring photojournalist. I want to be there. I was thinking about the term/idea of photojournalism and you took the words right out of my mouth: Being a fly on the wall.

[dbmules]

The green pen popping up was sort of weird but the information was good :)

[5kyzthelimit]

what are some websites, newspapers and magazines that I can contact to sell my pictures and how can I start?

[timmytimification]

I think Anthony needs a new camera. He needs to sort out his windows too before they rot out of their frames. Now, what was he talking about? I missed it.

[m11811one]

The advice is good. Photojournalists are hired to capture interesting images from daily assignments. It's important to get technically sound photographs even if you're covering small community events. Too many photographers think they don't have to do an outstanding job if they're not covering pro sports, international events or major spot news. Readers deserve the best effort at a frog jumping contest or if it's a portrait of a guy who grew a large vegetable in his garden.

The best photojourn

[Incredible43]

@m11811one  I agree, pride should be taken for each assignment. Great point!

[jco87]

thank you, very helpful!

[CasualMaggot]

you have a funny way of recording weird traffic in the background of all your video audio.

[mmyyppaarrttyy]

surely if something is boring, then you should NOT try to make it seem incredibly interesting? The point of photojournalism, as you said, is to be a fly on the wall. And therefore it's important that you reflect the reality of the situation.

[thongdongalong]

@mmyyppaarrttyy A boring situation can be an interesting one through someone elses eyes, i think what hes trying to say is look for what other people dont see and show them it. Or maybe not. haha

[moonbro4]

how much should i charge

[jeffryruga]

Check out boogie photography, his photojournalism is amazing and i dont think he even went to school for it

[risafontana]

so insightful. don't know why I bothered with a degree. thanks anthony.

[vernaschi]

I am a photojournalist: this is a whole bunch of useless crap. After all, if he were a photojournalist (for real) he wouldn't spend time to post silly videos on youtube.... don't listen to this guy... sorry anthony...

[2deluxe58]

hes not a photojournalist.

[TheNikkonish]

@2deluxe58 then maybe he shouldn't be giving advice on photojournalism.

[knomeis]

this is such crap.

[count300]

i agree.

[BlazingFilms]

Agree

[eiizat]

what are proper lenses for a photojournalist?

[2deluxe58]

a versatile lens like a 24-105mm..

super telephotos could be very useful as well

[PartTimePhotography]

Good stuff - I'll pass this along to all my newsletter subscribers.