Photojournalist
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Photojournalists, also known as news photos, record news events by taking photos. Their job is to tell a story with pictures. They also compose subtitles or other supporting text in addition to shooting images to supplement each photograph. Photojournalists can create and print or edit films as well.
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JOSIE LANE
Current position
Journalist, communist & editor for Hindustan Times, DNA & Nat Geo Traveler. She's covered stories from travel start-ups, communities, gentrification, gender issues, and human rights.
Career prospects & criteria
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Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in Journalism/Mass Communication /BA Hons. (English/Mass Communication)
Masters in Journalism / Diploma
Masters in Mass Communication /Journalism
Diploma in Photography
What you need to get started
Pre-entry experience is essential, and it is vital to develop the necessary technical skills and portfolio before approaching picture editors.
Work experience on a local paper can offer the opportunity to work on shadowing and developing contacts.
Soft Skills
Detail-Oriented
Compose
Aesthetics
Work under pressure
Communication
Flexible
Perseverance
Curious
Editing
Observant
Accomodating
Bold
Technical Skills
Use of digital and non-digital cameras
Industry-standard software such as Photoshop
Graphic design/illustration
Media studies
Photography
Photo imaging.
Colleges in India
Lady Sri Ram College, DU - http://lsr.edu.in
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, DU- http://dcac.du.ac.in/
Kamala Nehru College, DU - http://www.knc.edu.in/
Maharaja Agrasen College - http://mac.du.ac.in/
Christ University, - http://www.christuniversity.in
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