Photo Careers

• Photojournalism is the act of documenIng events for news publicaIons. This includes spot news, general news, human interest, local events, sports, editorials, and photo stories. • The popular saying ‘an image is worth a thousand words’ has never been truer as it is in this photography career, as photojournalists must capture sIll images that convey complex stories. • Photojournalism is a demanding job that requires dedicaIon and hard work at all hours of the day and night. Photojournalists oJen work in dangerous condiIons such as riots, fires, and wars. • Many photojournalists work for newspapers or magazines, however a large number work as freelance photographers for the associated press. $21,000 - $45,000 Average $30,000 per year Photojournalist