tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post112951239588401654..comments2023-05-31T08:23:32.968-05:00Comments on PhotoJournalism: What is a Photojournalist?Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-5000522445823757962015-06-01T15:00:15.070-05:002015-06-01T15:00:15.070-05:00Many thanks Mark,what an insightMany thanks Mark,what an insightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336263172847970129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-35830570545040154532015-05-12T03:15:53.838-05:002015-05-12T03:15:53.838-05:00"It destroys almost all barriers. Justice can..."It destroys almost all barriers. Justice can draw its sword in the time it takes an eye to scan an image." My favourite two sentences of this article - it is so true. A photo can provide such insight and inspiration.Kenjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462749469191648494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-2659259661687345842014-11-30T21:31:45.148-06:002014-11-30T21:31:45.148-06:00Hi Finae,
Each university will be different. Howev...Hi Finae,<br />Each university will be different. However, you'll need all the standard core classes to get a bachelors degree. Then, you'll need mass communications, journalism 1 and 2, editing, feature writing, media law, photo 1 and 2, portraiture, photojournalism, some independent studies (400 series), student publications, an internship or two and related electives. I imagine Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-16181293142183445482014-11-26T07:07:01.848-06:002014-11-26T07:07:01.848-06:00I know it's probably a silly question, but I c...I know it's probably a silly question, but I can't seem to find any information on what subjects to take to be able to study PJ. Could you please tell me the subject and mark requirements?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301935069208722600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-810984007675343462014-10-08T18:17:11.308-05:002014-10-08T18:17:11.308-05:00I thought I had addressed it, but it appears I did...I thought I had addressed it, but it appears I didn't. I'll put it at the top of my "to do" list when life slows down some. Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-84047059908999903072014-10-07T16:15:43.332-05:002014-10-07T16:15:43.332-05:00I've been getting some work as a freelance pho...I've been getting some work as a freelance photojounalist for a weekly newspaper. I really enjoy and appreciate your how to articles. Have you thought of writing an article on how to photograph runners? I just photographed a 5k run with 195 participants and I was able to extrapolate some of your tips on shooting other sports such as take a picture of the roster.Mossy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401956762974433904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-31589374798628365462013-11-26T21:19:03.866-06:002013-11-26T21:19:03.866-06:00Hi Marco,
Here are the video-related posts. Howeve...Hi Marco,<br /><a href="http://markhancock.blogspot.com/2004/10/find-pj-related-posts.html#VideoJournalism" rel="nofollow">Here are the video-related posts</a>. However, I think newspaper video may have jumped the shark as newspapers have hemorrhaged employees. <br />The early adopters have moved on to greener pastures. At this point, whoever wants to do video should concentrate on video and Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-50360368074464528352013-11-26T15:04:28.438-06:002013-11-26T15:04:28.438-06:00Let's talk about how this post was made in 199...Let's talk about how this post was made in 1996! That is awesome. Seems to still be really relevant. Also, this is the second result for me on Google when I searched "what is a photojournalist", maybe the author would want to update the article with a link to the growing demand for video work? Love the posts especially the curriculum for primary education!marcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495430815237321004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-8322594333531721472013-05-12T21:23:35.372-05:002013-05-12T21:23:35.372-05:00@Claire, Bravo! :-)@Claire, Bravo! :-)Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-27046914864806047552013-05-12T19:56:21.021-05:002013-05-12T19:56:21.021-05:00I feel like some readers are missing Mark's po...I feel like some readers are missing Mark's point....photojournalism isn't just a "fun" career, it's not just for people who want to travel and enjoy photography and taking photos. It's gritty, and it can be confronting, and political. <br /><br />Look at TIME'S photos of 2012. It's not all babies and pretty landscapes, people. It's dying children in Africa, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626372902127853238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-34197656961214264372012-10-22T09:01:53.944-05:002012-10-22T09:01:53.944-05:00Couldn't agree more, nice post! I'm about ...Couldn't agree more, nice post! I'm about to take master or course in journalism/ photo-journalism next year. <br /><br />Been practicing recently taking photograph covering an event, and I'd love to add one more thing, as a journalist or photo-journalist we have to be a "curious-person" kind of people.<br /><br />Taking photograph of a real action that is happening at that Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854145488489736550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-73009539436718468782012-09-17T00:41:28.328-05:002012-09-17T00:41:28.328-05:00thank you so much..best ever blog i have ever read...thank you so much..best ever blog i have ever read onto photojournalist...nice explanation photojournalist =verb cheers sirAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801179745932924945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-88420865196846283152012-09-11T20:10:46.622-05:002012-09-11T20:10:46.622-05:00Hi Natalie,
This post lists the best universities...Hi Natalie,<br /><br /><a href="http://markhancock.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-pj-colleges-and-recruits-08.html" rel="nofollow">This post</a> lists the best universities for a PJ degree. The top schools have good results each year.<br />The industry hasn't done well for the last 10 years. In short, if you need loans for college, this might not be the best career option. <br />However, if the PJMark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-43955671104292223442012-09-09T22:12:37.688-05:002012-09-09T22:12:37.688-05:00hi there, i am a student in my last year of second...hi there, i am a student in my last year of secondary school trying to decide what i would want to do next year. I love photography, and am considering photojournalism. I would love a job that is able to help others and makes a positive difference, uses creativity, a job that requires intellect, and something i can travel with. I feel like photojournlism would be a good job option. Where would Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218961681499120975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-3057346810628334732012-02-13T06:46:22.353-06:002012-02-13T06:46:22.353-06:00This post explains. There is additional informatio...<a href="http://markhancock.blogspot.com/2003/10/how-i-started-pj.html" rel="nofollow">This post</a> explains. There is additional information about the business near the top of the sidebar.Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-36931036064876541302012-02-12T19:29:24.058-06:002012-02-12T19:29:24.058-06:00I love to travel and I love photography!
Isn't...I love to travel and I love photography!<br />Isn't it awesome to be able to do both! :D<br />But how did you get started anyway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-73967655795434788962012-01-29T19:59:16.705-06:002012-01-29T19:59:16.705-06:00Hi Linda,
When applying for one of the rare staff ...Hi Linda,<br />When applying for one of the rare staff gigs available, you have an advantage because you can go places males can't. Assuming you have the same education and experience as a male, you would win the gig at most places because there are typically more males in the field than females so more openings exist for females. <br />Many smaller papers will choose a female before a male Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-33655587153414881382012-01-29T19:06:50.588-06:002012-01-29T19:06:50.588-06:00Dear Mark,
For awhile now I have debated on what...Dear Mark, <br /><br />For awhile now I have debated on what I want to do "when I grow up" as the saying goes. I came across my passion for writing and decided to become an author. Except then I thought that what if I don't have enough income? What would I do. So I decided to become a journalist. <br /><br />Now my father is really into photography. After a little bit his influence Mysteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100879651163966061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-18100328011414737932011-12-11T12:29:26.160-06:002011-12-11T12:29:26.160-06:00I love my job. No job is more cool.
Very true. I ...I love my job. No job is more cool.<br /><br />Very true. I just love this comment. We are very fortunate to be photo journalists. We see things differently.akellashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266365873148915807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-19779464679810931612011-09-13T20:13:00.092-05:002011-09-13T20:13:00.092-05:00Hi Logey,
Please read this post about the best PJ ...Hi Logey,<br />Please read <a href="http://markhancock.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-pj-colleges-and-recruits-08.html" rel="nofollow">this post</a> about the best PJ colleges. <br />A specific PJ degree isn't required to work as a PJ. Technically, you could start today. However, there are few jobs and many PJs with degrees and awards. Consequently, it's best to have a bachelor's degree inMark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-72974516666375258942011-09-13T18:58:11.059-05:002011-09-13T18:58:11.059-05:00Hello! I'm a senior in high school hoping to o...Hello! I'm a senior in high school hoping to one day become a photojournalist. However, none of the schools I'm looking at have a specific "Photojournalism" major. To become a PJ, say for a magazine or newspaper, do I need to have a specific major in photojournalism or are there other majors/courses I could take that would be sufficient? Any info is greatly appriciated:)Logeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823990342034747365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-40054034967974299112011-06-23T10:36:53.243-05:002011-06-23T10:36:53.243-05:00Thank you very much. This article has helped me in...Thank you very much. This article has helped me in a very special way. Thanks again!<br /><br />GunaqzGunaqzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873042142238468025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-43429822450838815102011-06-21T07:40:07.877-05:002011-06-21T07:40:07.877-05:00Hi Georgia,
Put your efforts into making great ima...Hi Georgia,<br />Put your efforts into making great images. Always carry your camera and shoot at least 100 frames each day. You can't shoot to win a contest. You'll know when you finally have a winner. Just look for motion and emotion.<br /><br />Everything you need to know is linked to "All PJ-related Posts" on the sidebar of this blog.<br /><br />Research both camera brands Mark M. Hancockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-56542985122448725122011-06-21T06:17:02.804-05:002011-06-21T06:17:02.804-05:00Hi, I am Georgia from the Philippines.I am a high ...Hi, I am Georgia from the Philippines.I am a high school student. I just read your blog and it is really helpful and it gave me some ideas about photojournalism and I have been joining in some competitions when i was in elementary,like divisions schools press conference and i didn't won, now i am a graduating student and i really really really really want to win the first place but how? Can georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294220842388612608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-30823574346789677762011-06-17T10:15:37.903-05:002011-06-17T10:15:37.903-05:00Hi Mark,
Not all photojournalist can write as awe...Hi Mark,<br /><br />Not all photojournalist can write as awesome as you. You certainly represent photojournalism in the truest sense of the word. Everything you wrote about photojournalism in general reaffirms what I understand and apply in this aspect of photography. I don't have any formal training in photography but I was introduced to the art of shooting photos by my photojournalist MARIO DIMAINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125428273955507268noreply@blogger.com