In this episode of Inside Photojournalism, we sit down with Patrick Tehan, a forty-year veteran of the photojournalism world, to explore his remarkable career and lifelong passion for visual storytelling. Tehan shares how he first discovered photojournalism, what has kept him inspired over four decades, and his thoughtful advice for those hoping to start a career behind the camera. His stories offer a candid look into the challenges and rewards of a life spent documenting history as it unfolds.
About Patrick Tehan: Over his distinguished career, Patrick Tehan has worked as a staff photographer at newspapers across the country, including The Kettering-Oakwood Times in Ohio, The Orange County Register in California, The Pittsburgh Press in Pennsylvania, and served as Director of Photography at The Sun in Bremerton, Washington.
In this interview: How Patrick Tehan found his calling in photojournalism Lessons learned from four decades in the field His perspective on how journalism and photography have evolved Honest advice for aspiring visual storytellers
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