The Daily Grind
Depending on whether a photojournalist is a staffer or freelancer, everyday assignment requirements may vary in quantity and duration. Either way, photojournalists can expect to do a number of the same tasks for each assignment.
Tasks for a typical photojournalism assignment
• Receive assignment(s)
• Review assignment(s) with editor/writer
• Research assignment(s)
• Make contact with assignment(s) subjects
• Determine photography equipment needs
• Prepare and pack photography equipment
• Travel to assignment(s)
• Document the assignment(s)
• Gather critical caption information
• Download images
• Caption images
• Edit images (in some cases)
• Transmit images
• Review assignment(s) with editor
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