photojournalists

[murtaugh]

just wondering what you guys think would be the best way to get into war/poverity photogournalism. maybe some of you guys have heard of James Nachtwey, well that is what i want to do. so any info you guys might be able to share would be great. thank you very much for your info in advance.

[coreypolis]

PJ is a very difficult area to get into. theres a lot of politics behind who ets hired on at newspapers and magazines, there aren't many openings, and its a very rough career choice.

Brooks Institute has a PJ program to help you get started, or you can try just building the best portfolio you can and showing it to news art directors, and going to as many events as you can to cover them for yourself and submit images to see if you got something there person missed.

[Statement]

It seems to me like photojournalists have the worst jobs ever. Unpredictable working conditions that consume their life and barely any pay to show for it. I would hate to be a photojournalist.

[banana]

Its kind of like communism.. sounds great, works poopy. :)

[Rick Wong]

James Natchwey is one of my influences.I can shoot this stuff everyday.I am just looking for somewhere to send it.Any help?

[Statement]

Its kind of like communism.. sounds great, works poopy. :)

Haha, good analogy.

[Converge]

If you have never shot for a newspaper before, you will most likely have to start at the bottom. I would call your local newspaper editor and see if they use "stringers" (Freelance photojournalists) and start there.

Once you establish yourself as a photojournalist, THEN you may be able to get a gig shooting overseas.

I dont think anyone would send an inexperienced photog overseas to shoot a war. That is typically for Associated Press photogs