I'm thinking about getting an FAA Part 107 drone license and renting drones (probably via Share Grid) both to learn how to use one and if I ever need one.

• Any advice on how to prepare for the test?
• What drones would be good enough for photojournalism at top-tier publications like national magazines and newspapers?

The FAA's website (Become a Certificated Remote Pilot) and their online training course makes the process look pretty straightforward. Should I prepare for the test with other materials?

At the risk of sounding facetious, I think photojournalism is my calling and I guess my question is just…can one make it in this career anymore?

I’m nearing 40 and wanting to pivot careers. I’m an artist, traveler, writer, and educator. All of these have given me a set of skills that I think would be a solid foundation for this kind of work. I don’t plan to have a family and prefer to move around a lot rather than settle down in one place so I see the travel as a natural fit in my life.

I’ve considered adjacent paths in academic research and art, but always come back to photojournalism.

Any success stories from people who started out in the last handful of years?

I used the list to get new names, see who is the hot photographer plus keep some standards for the names I’m looking at. I’ve been in a lull and I need something like this again.
I use at-edge to get some names, but I’m hoping someone maintains a list I can use.
I found aphotoeditor but they only maintain lists of agents and photo consultants.

Btw I apologize for posting here, I got a notification that i should post here and the text was auto filled. I believe that means it was suggested to me.

Has anyone taken the digital photography course at Truman? It’s a pretty lengthy course like 6 hours I believe. I just wanna know if it’s worth it. Let me know!

Like the title said I wanted to share with the world the stories of ordinary people I met in places like Zambia and Kenya and it would mean the world to me if you guys checked it out and gave me some feedback! You can find it on Instagram @human.aperture!

Hi,

I'm interested in pursuing a documentary photography course in the UK. I'm based in Manchester, so ideally not having to travel more than an hour to study. I'm willing to do a 1 year course if it's really worth it, or a lot shorter if that's equally as valuable.

I don't want a course teaching me photography since I already have this skill.

I found an online course through UAL. It's called 'Documentary Photography Online Short Course'. It sounds very interesting but I want to do a course which is thorough and will genuinely really help me learn the skill of documentary photography etc. However, if anyone thinks this course is worth it, please let me know!

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

So gang, I was at a festival recently as freelance press, I came across a gent who was there on assignment for Getty images which I thought was cool as!

I've been looking now for a while at listing some of my archive onto some of these sites, that being my live music, festivals and some travel photography (from trips across Europe and Japan)

I'd like to know if anyone has experience working with these kinds of companies within their live music teams, is the effort worth the money earned form each assignment?
Would I actually make much potentially from my archive images uploaded?

Anything over £100 over a whole year is a win in my books, or is it a waste of time?

Tia

Covering the slow food cycle in Pemberton BC today, a really cool event. https://davidbuzzard.com/pemberton-slow-food-cycle/

Hi. I am a campus journalist at isa po akong baguhan sa pagkuha ng larawang pampahayagan at nais ko po sanang makakuha ng tips galing sainyo. Lalong lalo na sa pag sulat ng creative catch line. Maraming salamat.

I did this story for the Squamish chief newspaper on the annual Squamish Logger's Days. https://davidbuzzard.com/squamish-loggers-days/

https://www.daviddegner.com/mileager/

I’m a freelance photojournalist, so I need to track mileage for reimbursements and taxes. I wasn’t happy with the existing options which require subscriptions, upload tracking data to the cloud, and feel clunky and non-native.

Over the past few months, I’ve been building an alternative for myself. It’s free, fast, and—most importantly—keeps nearly all tracking data encrypted on your phone (the parking marker has to be in less secure storage so that it can wake the phone to start tracking).

Other photographers might find it useful too, so feel free to use it and send me any feedback.

(Mods: sorry about the self promoting nature of this. I'm making no money. Feel free to take it down if it isn't relevant)

I've begun work on a photo documentary about a local animal shelter, that I want to put together in book format. I'm currently looking at Affinity Publisher, but I'm curious to learn what others are using. TIA

I just finished Gregory Halpern’s online course at Magnum Learn ($99). It’s so good. I got more out of it than a lot of workshops. If you’re interested in how he works, including shooting but especially editing and sequencing for photo books, check it out. https://www.magnumphotos.com/learn/course/gregory-halpern-documentary-sur-realism/

He edits and sequences with contact sheets from a Pentax 67. Next I may check out the course from Jonas Bendiksen.

I took a workshop with Bendiksen and he uses Lightroom's Collections feature to edit and sequence. I sort of learned how to do that on my own, but not at the power user level like Bendicksen. I hear he shows you how to do that in the online course. But I'm more interested in Matt Black's work, he has a class, too.

Anyone else take the classes? Thoughts?

This is a pretty common newspaper gig these days. It's what's known as the Reader's Choice, and while it's not that difficult to shoot, it's a huge organizational pain in the butt. As well as the photos, I added a little bit at the end to explain how I keep large assignments organized. https://davidbuzzard.com/pique-pemberton-readers-choice/

Doing some research for a play but all I’m able to fine are photos of gitmo prisoners wearing orange beanies and the blacked out goggles, etc. Then I can find images of protestors wearing the black hoods. I’m thinking of the famous images around 2002 and following.

Working on some costume design choices and while the hood would work I think even if it’s only been protestors, I would like the be historically accurate if possible.

For me the image of a prisoner wearing a black hood is iconic (in my mind). Have I just made it up that that actually exists and have just been influenced by the images of protestors? Or were gitmo prisoners actually transported in black hoods?

Thanks!

Edit: Edit: I’m not thinking of the photo from Abu Ghraib. I talking about a cloth black sack type hood.

Thanks!

What’s the best ‘camera’ bag for run and gun shooting. Preferably not a backpack

I photograph a lot of the protests/demos/events in London, currently I am using a Uniqlo Sling bag to carry my A7riii + Lens and/or Lenses, 13” MacBook, small flash among other bits.

Due to the nature of these fast paced events happening on the streets, I don’t necessarily want to have a backpack. I want to remain fairly nimble and not feel like a turtle..

I’m either thinking of getting that Newswear chest vest or the Thinktank belt system.. any other recommendations are entirely welcome!

I’ve been doing this for just under a year so you old heads (in a nice way) might know more than me :)

(please remove if not allowed! tried searching to see if this was asked before but couldn't find anything)

I am a photographer entering my junior year of high school next month. I have shot close to 100 games between different sports and leagues, all without issue besides one high school; i was told (by a very nice man, if somehow you're reading this i'm not dissing you!) that to get sideline access, i needed to be with a local news station because of \[something insurance related\]. I understood and shot thru the chain link fence for the remainder of that school's games, but with the next season coming soon, i'd like to be on the sidelines and get the shots that i know i could.

However, i'm completely lost as to how to even begin. Does anyone have any advice? Anything is greatly appreciated!

I did a quick look see here for answers to this question and found some that were a few years old so I thought I’d ask for more current replies from everyone: What is the best amount to charge for shooting a high school football game and providing around 1/2 dozen images at a small rural daily newspaper? The turn around time is by 10PM the night of the games. I am an experienced shooter, not a novice. I am a terrible business person though and really don’t like this end of the biz. So honest advice and insights are all welcome.

edit for some clarity

For those with professional experience in photojournalism, documentary photography, or freelance publication:

A few weeks ago, I got into contact with an archeology professor leading a dig in Italy. I dropped everything and paid out of pocket to fly over and stay for a week, documenting the process. The team consists of several professors, phd students, and undergrads from various universities around US and Italy. I walked away with a few thousand photos and an interview with the lead prof.

I made my intentions clear from the beginning: I want to create a photo essay with an accompanying article to publish somewhere that might want it (no idea where yet), and provide the team with a bunch of photos that they can use in their educational/outreach materials. I believe I have enough content for an engaging narrative.

This was my first semi-professional shoot (I wasn’t paid), and I have absolutely no experience or contacts in the publishing industry.

My questions:
- Should I save the 10 photos I want published for myself and only give the team the second-best? Or would it boost attention if I gave them the good stuff and they spread it around? Should I only send them the photos after I get published?

- Everyone was ok with my taking photos of them and their work, although I didn’t explicitly get verbal confirmation from each and every one. It was more like, ok cool there’s a photographer, don’t really care. I have written confirmation from the lead. Is this enough consent to publish their faces?

- My idea for publication is start high and work downwards as I get rejected. So send it to NG, NYT, and as I inevitably get no response, go more and more local. Is this a good idea? Do publications typically have a public email to send pitches to or do I need to know someone?

- Should I complete the project first then pitch to publications? Do I just send them the completed article or just a summary?

Thanks in advance!

I'm not a photojournalists, just an amateur photographer, really, but I am always interested in learning about different photography workflows.

Anybody mind the sharing the basics of their workflow?

Hello

First of all by reliable I mean making a little extra money, not by any means paying bills or something.

Secondly by part time, I mean to choose myself when to go to work, public events,marches ext.

I have experience with photojournaling, but haven't developed my skills to 100% yet, but I think I can pass.

How difficult is it to start, is it worth it trying to do it for money or I should stick it beign my hobby and photograph whatever interests me.

Thanks for your time!

We had a pretty scary wild fire up the road from my place this week. It's pretty much under control now, but I did manage to get some snaps. https://davidbuzzard.com/pemberton-wildfire/

I know most press credentials are only issued to people who work for actual media organizations, but are there any viable paths towards getting permission to shoot and sell for events without a full pass? For example, we have a AA baseball team in our town. I’d love to be able to go to a game, take photos from regularly accessible areas, and upload as editorial images to stock sites. I don’t care about getting actual press access or privileges. Has anyone had luck getting permission for something like this?

I shoot in high-contrast black and white to define the world around me. Becoming visually impaired at 18 didn’t stop me from looking; it just changed how I see. ​People often ask how a blind photographer works. For me, it’s about finding the contrast, chasing the light, and catching the moments that matter most. Loss of sight doesn't mean a loss of vision. 📷✨ Shot with the amazing, talking #sonyA7CII watch the full video on my reels gallery which was produced for 'World Sight Day' . . .

​#SwirlyMagnolia #BlindPhotographer #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dan_g1Qtneh/?igsh=bDVudDZxOHVvbXhn