Photojournalism
Photojournalists
are communicators through images.
This picture won the Pulitzer Breaking News Photography 2007 award. Taken by photographer Oded Balilty of The Associated Press, this photo shows one Jewish woman against Israeli security forces trying to remove illegal settlers in the West Bank.
What is it?
Photojournalism consists of creating images to tell a story. These photographers are often hired by newspapers and wire service agencies. Many famous newspapers have built their reputations largely on their excellent use of photography. Today, these types of journalists are responsible for photographs as well as video capture.
A photo and its story have the ability to shape an image to a global audience. Think about the impact a simple photo can have.
Careers
You can work as a freelance photographer and find work with various
clients. You can work for agencies, newspapers, magazines and many
other types of media. Your career allows you to get the experience
you need in journalism, and can lead to other types of careers such
as public relations, advertising, marketing and so on. The most
famous news agencies for photojournalists is the US Associated
Press.
Many people who study journalism find themselves as
photojournalists, reporter/photographers, picture editors, photo
technicians, freelance photojournalists and photographers, and
digital publishing specialists.
More careers in photography: Advertising, fashion, portraits, crime
scenes, food photography (for packaging, advertising or editorial
use), wildlife and landscape (think National Geographic).
Studying Photojournalism
Studying photography or photojournalism includes:
- reporting and writing
- news judgment
- camera operation and lighting
- electronic publishing
- digital imaging
- principles of photopage design
- types and objectives of news photography
- the history, philosophy, traditions and ethics of photojournalism
- digital photography, video capture and computer-based image processing
"A
picture is worth a thousand words." 
Qualifications
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Objectivity and ethics
- Ability to relate images with other news elements
- Quick decision-making
- Artistic and technical skill in photography
- Ability to withstand significant obstacles (physical danger, weather, crowds)
- Knowledge of current affairs and new technologies
References/Images
Loyalist college
V&A - Albert Einstein, Princeton University 1941, Lucien Aigner, Gelatin-silver print, E.267-2003, Given by John and Judith Hillelson, © Lucien Aigner Trust
Ramblings of Passion
Wstreetphotography
Photojournalism - Photographer:Oded Balilty (Associated Press)
ncsu
Cultural snow
The Sartorialist
The Toronto Star
