Career in Photojournalism

Photo journalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast) that creates images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (e.g., documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by complying with a rigid ethical framework which demands that the work is both honest and impartial whilst telling the story in strictly journalistic terms. Photojournalists create pictures that contribute to the news media. (Taken from Wikipedia)

Key to Success

a keen, observant eye
an intelligent, curious and perceptive mind
creativity
eye for detail
ability to work under pressure

Scope and Opportunities

There is huge scope for Photojournalism in almost every communication media such as newspaper, television, magazines, etc.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Travel a lot of places
Work in all weather conditions

Job Profile

Take superior quality, easy-to-read, candid, truthful and factual images
Assist the reporters
Conduct interviews to verify news stories
Calling to sources or clients to schedule the time and place for photo session
Develop and edit the film of captured images, adjust the color and tone of images
Handle variety of cameras

Skill Sets

full knowledge and command over the variety of cameras, lights and props, and all kinds of photographic techniques
have a sense of light and shade and the magic of colours
able to interpret a client’s needs, translating their ideas into images that work
think and communicate in visual terms

Work Value

Flexible
Patience
Determination
Target-oriented

Current Job Scenario

Trainees can earn between Rs. 10000 to Rs. 15000 per month, after getting experience of 4 to 7 years you can earn between Rs. 50000 to Rs. 1 lakh per month.

Top Recruiters

Times of India
India Today

Course Synopsis

Course Options	Photography
Academic Eligibility	10+2 any graduate
Fees	Rs. 65,000/-
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs.
Duration	1Years
Mode	Part time
Approved	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University
Specialization
Entrance Exam	Institute Specific