Comments on: What is a photojournalist? http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:35:01 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: admin http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-4102 admin Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:08:47 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-4102 I know the exact feelings. Although technology was never an issue - I was also in the darkroom working at newspapers in the eighties through the changes of the nineties and 21st century. Today I the only newspapers I work for are in Italy - I've never been to Italy. For business in general, I say specialize and then expand. But, what I teach my students in my University photojournalism classes is that if you wish to work for the media today you better have multiple skills and talents. Rosh I know the exact feelings. Although technology was never an issue – I was also in the darkroom working at newspapers in the eighties through the changes of the nineties and 21st century.

Today I the only newspapers I work for are in Italy – I’ve never been to Italy.

For business in general, I say specialize and then expand. But, what I teach my students in my University photojournalism classes is that if you wish to work for the media today you better have multiple skills and talents.

Rosh

]]> By: Bill Husa http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-4091 Bill Husa Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:52:58 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-4091 I really enjoyed your article and the last sentence "Photojournalists will decide their own fate" has me doing some serious thinking. I've been a photojournalist most of my adult life and it has been difficult to keep up with the technology. Consider that when I started we were making black and white prints, then halftones, then DPS prints, then digital, etc. Now we are expected to produce slideshows, videos and photo galleries of nearly every assignment with the equivalent of the grim reaper lurking over our heads every day in the newsroom. Is the answer to become more knowledgeable about a variety of skills or to specialize in the niche we are the best at? I really enjoyed your article and the last sentence “Photojournalists will decide their own fate” has me doing some serious thinking. I’ve been a photojournalist most of my adult life and it has been difficult to keep up with the technology. Consider that when I started we were making black and white prints, then halftones, then DPS prints, then digital, etc. Now we are expected to produce slideshows, videos and photo galleries of nearly every assignment with the equivalent of the grim reaper lurking over our heads every day in the newsroom. Is the answer to become more knowledgeable about a variety of skills or to specialize in the niche we are the best at?

]]> By: Jérôme Aoustin http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-3543 Jérôme Aoustin Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:33:45 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-3543 Rosh, you're spot on. It certainly is becoming a very competitive and challenging environment nowadays as everybody can become a citizen journalist and contribute articles. It raises the bar which is a good thing, but also is a risk to the profession. I work for a company who is helping in the transition from print media to the web, so I am quite deep into this. Ultimately I still believe that not only there is room for professional photojournalists, but we also need them. Being there is not enough, empathy, understanding and the ability to tell the story in a professional manner will always require special skills. I wrote about this transition last month: http://tr.im/mUfZ Tafari, I happened to meet Peter Turnley and can totally relate. I think you would enjoy a post I wrote a couple of months ago: http://tr.im/pgZE I don't write that much so it's actually quite interesting that I have two posts on the subject to offer you guys :o) Rosh, you’re spot on. It certainly is becoming a very competitive and challenging environment nowadays as everybody can become a citizen journalist and contribute articles. It raises the bar which is a good thing, but also is a risk to the profession. I work for a company who is helping in the transition from print media to the web, so I am quite deep into this. Ultimately I still believe that not only there is room for professional photojournalists, but we also need them. Being there is not enough, empathy, understanding and the ability to tell the story in a professional manner will always require special skills. I wrote about this transition last month: http://tr.im/mUfZ

Tafari, I happened to meet Peter Turnley and can totally relate. I think you would enjoy a post I wrote a couple of months ago: http://tr.im/pgZE

I don’t write that much so it’s actually quite interesting that I have two posts on the subject to offer you guys :o )

]]> By: David Weaver http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-3540 David Weaver Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:46:05 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-3540 A photojournalist has a camera in common with other photographers. It is a very different way of working from commercial and wedding areas. A photojournalist has a camera in common with other photographers. It is a very different way of working from commercial and wedding areas.

]]> By: Priscilla Boren http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-1727 Priscilla Boren Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:36:25 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-1727 Your article really opened my eyes in what I capture with my lens. I would love to have the freedom to truly capture war, death, travels, beauty. Being a wedding photographer gives me the rush I crave when I stalk my shot. I am home all week with my pre-schooler, but one day I dream to follow your profession. Your article really opened my eyes in what I capture with my lens. I would love to have the freedom to truly capture war, death, travels, beauty. Being a wedding photographer gives me the rush I crave when I stalk my shot. I am home all week with my pre-schooler, but one day I dream to follow your profession.

]]> By: Audience Analysis and Photography « Alex Concilus’s Blog http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Audience Analysis and Photography « Alex Concilus’s Blog Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:47:34 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-1104 [...] According to the e-book Understanding new media, social media and the business of photography, you have to “create a story” for yourself. What the author means by this, is letting people know not only what your style and ability is but how much experience you have. It also depends on what kind of photography you are doing. For instance, being a photojournalist is completely different from being a wedding photographer. Although being skilled in both fields is helpful. The differences are better explained in this blog called the new media photographer. [...] [...] According to the e-book Understanding new media, social media and the business of photography, you have to “create a story” for yourself. What the author means by this, is letting people know not only what your style and ability is but how much experience you have. It also depends on what kind of photography you are doing. For instance, being a photojournalist is completely different from being a wedding photographer. Although being skilled in both fields is helpful. The differences are better explained in this blog called the new media photographer. [...]

]]> By: Tafari http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-446 Tafari Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:11:27 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-446 Rosh, what a great article & you made me think when you said "Many wedding photographers present themselves as using the photojournalistic style...". You reaffirmed many things that I heard in a Peter Turnley seminar. Tafari Rosh, what a great article & you made me think when you said “Many wedding photographers present themselves as using the photojournalistic style…”.

You reaffirmed many things that I heard in a Peter Turnley seminar.

Tafari

]]> By: Frederic http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Frederic Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:27:37 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-443 I forgot, nice picture of Bill Clinton. Catch in the move! I forgot, nice picture of Bill Clinton. Catch in the move!

]]> By: Frederic http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/2009/01/what-is-a-photojournalist/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Frederic Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:26:38 +0000 http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/?p=1318#comment-442 Hi Rosh, I am totally agree with your statement. This is what photojournalism has to do nowadays to be above others photographers. Thanks Frederic www.greenphotographersnetwork.com Hi Rosh,

I am totally agree with your statement. This is what photojournalism has to do nowadays to be above others photographers.

Thanks
Frederic
http://www.greenphotographersnetwork.com

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