What Is a Good Career in Documentary Photography?

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Tip 1 - About Documentary Photography Careers

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Catherine Li | permalink

Documentary photographers capture images that truthfully portray people, places and events. Their photographs offer viewers an accurate visual record or history. Unlike fine art photography or ...

For further reading: http://work.chron.com/documentary-photography-careers-16604.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Thoughts on Photojournalism & Documentary Photography

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tay Lye | permalink

An article exploring photojournalism and documentary photography though the eyes of a college student.

For further reading: http://phlearn.com/thoughts-on-photojournalism-documentary-photography ^[2]

Tip 3 - The Future of Documentary Photography

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Charles Mc Grath | permalink

This week we sponsored a panel discussion on the future of documentary photography, produced by the photographers of Luceo Images in conjunction with their

For further reading: http://blog.photoshelter.com/2011/01/the-future-of-documentary-photography/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Top Tips for Starting Out with Documentary Photography - Tuts+ Photo & Video Article

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Thomas Holford | permalink

In my opinion, documentary photography and its close cousin, photojournalism, are the most difficult forms of photography. By the very nature of the work, you have little or no control over your subject matter. You must think and compose on the fly. You must, through a visual medium, tells stories that are usually reserved for words. There are usually no second chances, the proper moments are fleeting. With that said, we hope this article give you a head start into this genre of photography. | Tags: Theory

For further reading: http://photography.tutsplus.com/articles/top-tips-for-starting-out-with-documentary-photography--photo-9068 ^[4]

Tip 5 - Documentary Photography Project

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Giulio Perin | permalink

Through grants and exhibitions, the Documentary Photography Project supports photography to engage and mobilize people around issues of justice and human rights.

For further reading: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/about/programs/documentary-photography-project ^[5]

Tip 6 - Ask the experts: How to become a professional photographer

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ru 00e 9mi FRACHON | permalink

Have an eye for a good picture and the skill to turn your passion for photography into a career? Find out how from our panel of experts on 17 February
Tags: Guardian Careers,Forums

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/professional-photographer ^[6]