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How to Become a News Photographer. Learn the steps you need to take to become a news photographer
and tell a story using pictures. You will need Training A portfolio Experience Business
skills and equipment. Step 1. Develop a working knowledge of news photography through self-education
or photojournalism classes. Step 2. Create a portfolio. If you are a still photographer,
put together a collection of your best photographs with captions. If your goal is to work in
television news, make a video demo. Step 3. Receive real-world experience through internships
at newspapers, magazines, or television stations. Step 4. Get the story done even if people
don’t cooperate. Persist until you find people who will. The key to success is telling
a story with multimedia and digital tools. Step 5. Present your work in the original
way it was shot and avoid any manipulation. Distorting any facts will damage your credibility.
Step 6. Learn about business issues such as contracts, copyright law, and finance. Step
7. Understand new technologies and stay up to date on equipment such as new cameras or
hard drives. Step 8. Be passionate. Most photojournalists don’t become rich, but still earn plenty
to live on. Did you know Did you know? The term photography comes from the Greek words
"phos" meaning "light" and "graphos" meaning "writing."