The Art Career Paper

An informative news article was submitted today by a reporter on Florida Virtual giving an inside on the experiences and requirements in the career of photojournalism.

The Art Career Project states, “Photojournalism is the practice of creating a visual representation of a newsworthy event with several dynamic photographs.” Photographers take pictures of events as they happen and use them to get the viewer to feel “intense emotions”.

Having interviewed David Burnett, a professional photojournalist, an insight of the career was given. Giving information the requirements on the career Burnett says, “You have to understand the journalism side so you can anticipate what might happen: photography is often about anticipation, knowing when to be where, and to be ready.” Agencies today require a person to receive a Bachelors of Arts in photography, and classes in journalism; also, Burnett suggests “humanities are the area to which time should be best spent. Languages too.” Skills a photojournalist must adhere are that they “must be a very persistent type of person” and must be able to deal with stressful situations in a healthy manner”, says The Art Career Project. Burnett says a photojournalist must be “able to understand the needs and feelings of your subjects and able to operate on few hours of sleep.”

There are different types of photographers; freelance and commercial. Burnett states, “As a freelance magazine photographer, I don’t usually have a set schedule.” Sources imply that photographers who work on their own tend to have their own set schedule. Edu Choices states, “Photojournalists work where ever they go and are rarely in the