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No matter your age, career, or schooling, it’s never too late to learn new skills. With the emerging popularity of photography-based news and the success of photojournalists on Instagram, you might wonder if this career is right for you. Whether you’re interested in photojournalism as an exciting career change or merely a hobby, we can teach you everything you need to know to get started.
A photojournalist is someone who takes photographs of real-life events that tell a story. This story might capture an active event, simplicity in one picture, or showcase a collected series of images. The term photojournalism typically refers to photographs, but can also include video.
Consider a photojournalist a visual storyteller. Through a combination of skill, camera quality, digital/print photography, editing tools and equipment (and being in the right time and place), a photojournalist can show you the details of minor to significant events without you seeing them in person.
Education
While graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in photojournalism will give you some level of experience and marketability, skill is not defined by education alone. If you don’t have your BA in the field, consider taking one or two class through a ROP (Regional Occupational Program) class or a course at a local community college.
You will experience camaraderie, receive instructor insight, and be able to learn from others in a more ‘hand’s on’ way. If you want to get started with a camera first, be sure to read books, magazines, and articles.
Equipment
Equipment is not everything. While expensive tools can help your craft, they won’t be helpful if you don’t know how to use them. Avoid trying to make up for experience with expensive equipment. Focus on craft and skill and then buy more expensive stuff as you go. While it is not the case for most, a select few Instagram photographers take their images with their cell phones!
Be Tech Savvy
Stay up to date on advancements in the field of photojournalism. Follow top photographers, read print and online magazines, be creative, and look at emerging trends.
Practice
Your love of your art and craft will show. Begin shooting everything – from local events to festivals, travel photography and more. Take footage on local city streets or go to demonstrations or pivotal events.
Platform
Join a photography site or social platforms like Instagram and begin posting your work. Regularly check Berify to see if anyone is using your work without crediting you as the photographer. If they are, you can ask them to remove it or add a link to your page or social media site.
Travel
Try and shoot in different locations to enhance your skills and technique. Part of the joy of photography is to see the world uniquely. Go where you want to travel and take photographs along the way!
Job Listings
You can market your skills as a photographer on sites like Fiverr, look for free internships on Craigslist, or more. Consider outstanding opportunities first, followed by paid internships, then official ‘for hire’ positions. Submit relevant images to online/print newspapers and magazines. Enter contests.
Determine Your Talent or Niche
When others see your work, what do they notice most about it? Consider their feedback (both positive and negative). At that juncture, you can enhance your strengths of challenge yourself with new concepts.
In a technical sense, what do you do best? Contrast, lighting, etc. Are your subjects pleasing or controversial? Also, get to know what you enjoy most so you can explore what you love (international or domestic travel, etc.).
While worldwide success may not happen overnight (though it does for some!), with patience and persistence, you can build up your fan base and your resume. Look for local listings and job opportunities, maintain your social media platforms, and before long success might await!
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