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Opinion | How to Become A Photojournalist!

By : Vijay GarG

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June 1, 2023
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Photojournalists capture photographs that appear in major newspapers with news pieces, feature stories, event reports, and other content. Photographers may work for local newspapers, national periodicals, or internet media. They take, edit, and submit images for clients or businesses to publish.

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Photojournalists appear to have a straightforward goal: to take photos that tell a story about relevant current events. However, that aim is frequently easier said than done, and the labor required by a photojournalist to produce a single published photograph might be far greater than envisaged. Travel, equipment fees, and hazardous working conditions may all add up, but generating a great image can be well worth the effort. Photojournalists are rewarded by having their work published in prominent magazines.
Most photojournalists are obliged to travel while on vacation. Travel might include capturing images on beaches or in cities, as well as visiting a war-torn nation or attending stressful political events. Furthermore, news breaks all the time, which means that travel might be unexpected and need rapid, last-minute travel to get photographs while they are still available. Photojournalists immerse themselves in events while traveling in order to get the right image to convey a narrative.
Traveling is an important element of a photojournalist’s career, but there are other things to think about as well. They must also keep their equipment clean, maintained, and current. Freelance photojournalists also spend time selling and licensing their photographs, as well as searching the news and reports for fresh events and settings to photograph. Furthermore, independent photojournalists must conduct business-related responsibilities such as record-keeping for tax purposes and invoicing customers.
Typical Work Schedule
Usually, photojournalists work full-time, and many are expected to travel to employment sites. Depending on the job, travel might be local, national, or even worldwide. Furthermore, photojournalists rarely work on a defined schedule. They frequently work odd hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Typical Employers
Numerous photojournalists work for themselves and sell their images to publishers on a freelance basis or through image distributors such as Getty Images. Others work for newspapers, magazines, and online publishers, taking images as directed by their publication’s editor.
How to Become a Photojournalist
Few people know how much effort and experience are normally part of a photojournalist profession, which is often regarded as one of the most sought vocations in the world. Almost all effective photojournalists have had professional training, generally as part of a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. This program of study will expose students to the theory behind how photography may tell a narrative, as well as key composition methods and other photography-related abilities.
Following graduation from college, most photojournalists work as an intern for a media organization. Although magazines and newspapers are the conventional options, the development and growth of internet media have made the virtual world a feasible alternative for an internship. This internship will mostly consist of assisting established photojournalists with their assignments and providing the chance to put theoretical knowledge into photography experience.
Only a handful will make the leap to full-time photojournalists despite substantial schooling and internship experience. Those that do will have built an amazing portfolio of photos and made relationships in the media sector to get that portfolio noticed. While the route to becoming a photojournalist is long and demanding, those who succeed are rewarded by seeing their famous photos in print and online on a daily basis.
Photography and Media courses and programs:
Bachelor of Journalism (Photojournalism)
BA (Hons) in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Concentration in Photojournalism
MA in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
MA in New Media Photojournalism
BSVC in Visual Communication – Photojournalism Major
Diploma / BA / MA in Journalism (Photojournalism)
BFA in Photojournalism
Photojournalist Salary Prospects
According to the most recent national job data, photojournalists may earn an average yearly salary of Rs 40,280 or Rs 90,000 per hour. This makes it a Salary Above Average. On the low end, they might earn Rs 22,600 per year, or Rs 110,000 per hour, depending on the state they live in.

– The writer can be reached at vkmalout@gmail.com

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