INSIDE PHOTOJOURNALISM

I recently discovered a groundbreaking new podcast titled Just the Photographer, created by Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist David Swanson. The show takes you behind the scenes of his assignments, letting you see, hear, and feel the emotions he experienced over his 40-year career.

A comprehensive guide for photojournalist who are covering protests.  This guide is focused on safety, ethics, legal rights, gear, and visual storytelling.

Reference guide for safety resources, recommended gear, access and credentials,  storytelling and ethics, and training.

Whether you’re on assignment for a newsroom or building your portfolio as a freelancer, becoming a sharper photojournalist isn’t just about upgrading your gear—it’s about how you see, how you work, and how you connect. Below are real-world tips, rooted in the daily grind of photojournalism, that can help elevate your storytelling and make your images more impactful.

14 tips that will help refine your skills in being the best photojournalist that you can be.

Below is listed 12 tips that will help improve your photojournalism.

Below is listed 13 tips that will help you on your journey to becoming a photojournalist.

Storytelling & Vision

•  Develop long-term, in-depth projects with sustained access
•  Edit ruthlessly—only include images that advance the narrative
•  Create cinematic sequences with varied framing and pacing

 Storytelling & Shooting

•  Plan and shoot multi-image photo stories
•  Capture a beginning, middle, and end in your sequences
•  Include a variety of shots: wide, medium, tight, detail

Getting Started

• Learn what photojournalism is and study its history
• Understand the ethics of photojournalism (truth, consent, objectivity)
• Get comfortable using a camera in manual mode (shutter, aperture, ISO)