Investigations into a Career as a photographer
My teacher thinks it is important to do some self-research on the career paths that I am interested in. This page is a collection of some of the great or interesting sites and resources that I have come across in my journey to deciding to become a photographer.
1. documentary - The history of Photojournalism
WHAT IS THIS?
This is a 1 hour documentary about the history of photojournalism through Life Magazine. It outlines the roots of photographs being used to educate and provide the world with knowledge of the world. It speaks of photographing war, revolt, revolution, women, minorities and life. It also speaks about the reception of photographs to the world back when there was no internet and when one photograph could completely transport a person to another place in time - to another place in the world. It also talks about the need to get the different shot - the one that other photographers might no think to get.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I Loved watching this documentary. It lights the fire to my desire to want to be a photojournalist. The reactions that the people have to even one single photograph is so astounding and I dream that I can make people react to the photos that I am able to take one day. There is such emotion in the art of photography and I love the subject of photojournalism is life; people and their interactions!
This is a 1 hour documentary about the history of photojournalism through Life Magazine. It outlines the roots of photographs being used to educate and provide the world with knowledge of the world. It speaks of photographing war, revolt, revolution, women, minorities and life. It also speaks about the reception of photographs to the world back when there was no internet and when one photograph could completely transport a person to another place in time - to another place in the world. It also talks about the need to get the different shot - the one that other photographers might no think to get.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I Loved watching this documentary. It lights the fire to my desire to want to be a photojournalist. The reactions that the people have to even one single photograph is so astounding and I dream that I can make people react to the photos that I am able to take one day. There is such emotion in the art of photography and I love the subject of photojournalism is life; people and their interactions!
2. Online magazine - Life.Time.Com
WHAT IS THIS?
There are 2 websites here. Life which illustrates the past and Time which speaks of current events and news. They are websites filled with amazing photos, stories and bios of people who have made a difference in the world and in other peoples lives. This site is an excellent example of what photojournalists do, and can be a wonderful research tool if students are interested in photojournalism.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I am in LOVE with both of these sites. I spend hours search and browsing pictures and stories. I see in these pictures the photographer and I try and imagine what they were thinking when they took that particular picture. To me, looking at these pictures, I see exactly what the websites depict - Life and Time...and it excites me to think that I could work in an industry that could document life and time this way. I hope that one day my photos will be on view for up and coming students!
There are 2 websites here. Life which illustrates the past and Time which speaks of current events and news. They are websites filled with amazing photos, stories and bios of people who have made a difference in the world and in other peoples lives. This site is an excellent example of what photojournalists do, and can be a wonderful research tool if students are interested in photojournalism.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I am in LOVE with both of these sites. I spend hours search and browsing pictures and stories. I see in these pictures the photographer and I try and imagine what they were thinking when they took that particular picture. To me, looking at these pictures, I see exactly what the websites depict - Life and Time...and it excites me to think that I could work in an industry that could document life and time this way. I hope that one day my photos will be on view for up and coming students!
3. Website - How to build a photography portfolio for college
WHAT IS THIS?
This is a 4 part webcast of how to build a portfolio to use to get into a college or school when taking photography. This is a great site because it has one photographer and one high school student and together they look at the photos of the high school student and pick out 10 photos for him to use in his portfolio. The photographer gives great tips, advice and even sends the boy out to do some shooting projects to get better images. It is a great step by step process for students if they are choosing photos or thinking about preparing a portfolio.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I think that I have watched these videos and that I feel more comfortable in choosing from my pictures the ones that I will send in my own portfolio. I think that with my teachers help I will have a really great portfolio. I even went and did the shooting assignment that this photographer gave to the high school boy and I think that mine turned out really well. I like the photographer because he is really encouraging and positive and it gives me hope to be a great photographer.
This is a 4 part webcast of how to build a portfolio to use to get into a college or school when taking photography. This is a great site because it has one photographer and one high school student and together they look at the photos of the high school student and pick out 10 photos for him to use in his portfolio. The photographer gives great tips, advice and even sends the boy out to do some shooting projects to get better images. It is a great step by step process for students if they are choosing photos or thinking about preparing a portfolio.
WHAT DO I THINK?
I think that I have watched these videos and that I feel more comfortable in choosing from my pictures the ones that I will send in my own portfolio. I think that with my teachers help I will have a really great portfolio. I even went and did the shooting assignment that this photographer gave to the high school boy and I think that mine turned out really well. I like the photographer because he is really encouraging and positive and it gives me hope to be a great photographer.
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4. Website - TreeHugger.com
WHAT IS THIS?
This is a conservation website, that promotes sustainability. This site has all things environmental, but in this specific case, it also has some excellent articles on Conservation Photography.
WHAT I THINK?
I think this is a career that I could really be interested in! It is not the traditional career that comes to mind when you say you want to be a photographer. This article gives a really detailed description of what conservation photography is, as well as some great links for students to do more research if they choose to.
This is a conservation website, that promotes sustainability. This site has all things environmental, but in this specific case, it also has some excellent articles on Conservation Photography.
WHAT I THINK?
I think this is a career that I could really be interested in! It is not the traditional career that comes to mind when you say you want to be a photographer. This article gives a really detailed description of what conservation photography is, as well as some great links for students to do more research if they choose to.
5. Website - The Analysis of Great Photography Websites
WHAT IS THIS?
This is a gem of an article because an up and coming photographer can explore for hours and hours. There is information about what makes a great site, and then it has 40 examples of that!
WHAT I THINK?
I think I spend way too much time searching and browsing through the different sites, but I just can't get enough. I see ideas and inspiration and that just makes me want to get to post-secondary and get shooting!
This is a gem of an article because an up and coming photographer can explore for hours and hours. There is information about what makes a great site, and then it has 40 examples of that!
WHAT I THINK?
I think I spend way too much time searching and browsing through the different sites, but I just can't get enough. I see ideas and inspiration and that just makes me want to get to post-secondary and get shooting!