Ryley Tier Polcyn PHOTOJOURNALISM Education Degree in photojournalism

Ryley. Tier Polcyn PHOTOJOURNALISM

Education Degree in photojournalism Writing, editing, and interviewing Bachelor’s degree preferred by most employers Photographic equipment, technology, techniques, and design Build up a portfolio Brooks Institute Rochester Institute of Technology

People Edward Thomas Adams (6/12/1933 -9/19/2004) Robert Capa (1913 -1954) To become famous you have to get your work out. Show it to companies.

Names AKA -News photographers -Editorial photographers -Press photographers

Logistics Beginning freelancer may earn only $12, 000 a year, Settled freelancer may earn as much as $50, 000 a year. Salaried photographers may earn as little as $16000 to as much as $65000 a year. Supply their own cameras and equipment. Salaried have the opportunity to receive benefits, such as paid vacation, sick days, and health coverage. Freelancers must provide their own benefits.

… Long, irregular hours Prepared to cover an event at any time: evenings, weekends, holidays Part-time photojournalists only work a few hours a week. Work in any type of location and environment including wars, conflicts or natural disaster. Carry own equipment: camera, lenses, laptop.

Statistics Employment 2008: 152000 Estimated employment 2018: 169500 Can work for: News Stations Newspapers Magazines Media Average age-40 years old

Personal Reactions -Before, I wanted to be a photojournalist. -It does not seem as interesting as before because I don’t think that I can spend my time not having a set work schedule. -Having a more set work schedule. -I would recommend this career to others because you are not only the photographer, but you have the chance to interpret the picture to your standards